MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine sump bent
Excess under seal to under body
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine sump bent
Excess under seal to under body
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, sump dented. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots perished & cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Floor excessively deteriorated Central to vehicle N/S & O/S multiple holes in floor underneath seats. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area. Multiple holes, mainly rear of arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area. Multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor large hole caused by corrosion. Spare wheel visible. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Front subframe and suspension components corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. Sump dented. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D Bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive The oil leaking from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The all 4 coil springs showing rust as well.
The under car body showing rust .
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive The oil leaking from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The all 4 coil springs showing rust as well.
The under car body showing rust .
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracking
radiator poor condition
rear diff leaking
under body poor condition
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
all vehicle body in poor condition
diff leak
front and rear brake discs badley corroded
nearside rear tyre cracking
radiator poor condition
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both offside and nearside rear sills have corrosion
nearside front floor pan has corrosion
offside inner track rod end locking divice is missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both offside and nearside rear sills have corrosion
nearside front floor pan has corrosion
offside inner track rod end locking divice is missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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JDZ 568 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDZ 568, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JDZ 568 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 1982.
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