MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
gearbox is leaking
nearside front chassis rail is weak
rad is leaking coolant
steering arm ball joint gaitor split
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front chassis rail is weak
radiator is leaking coolant
steering arm ball joint gaiter is split
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
near side front fog lamp not working
off side horn is poorly secured
off side reverse lamp not working
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from fuel line to pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
near side front fog lamp not working
off side horn is poorly secured
off side reverse lamp not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
drag link arm off side ball joint gator is split
near side front fog light not working
off side rear tyre pressure is low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
drag link arm off side ball joint gator is split
near side front fog light not working
off side rear tyre pressure is low
Coolant leak offside of engine block ()
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central steering arm, offside ball joint gaiter is split
nearside floor inner skin is corroded and holed
nearside outer sill is corroded and holed
offside front horn is insecure
wipers clear the screen poorly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
offside front horn is insecure
wipers clear the screen poorly
Coolant leak offside of engine block ()
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central steering arm, offside ball joint gaiter is split
nearside floor inner skin is corroded and holed
nearside outer sill is corroded and holed
both front seat belts are frayed
both front tyre treads are low and wearing unevenly
front sub-frame offside rear bush is weak
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
radiator is leaking from the bottom hose
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front seat belts are frayed
both front tyre treads are low and wearing unevenly
nearside rear brake has slight bind
offside rear front sub-frame bush is weak
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
radiator is leaking from the bottom hose
front tyres are worn on the edges
off side inner track rod end gator is split
wipers only work on second speed
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres are worn on the edges
off side inner track rod end gator is split
wipers only work on second speed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight bind from rear brakes
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
O/S/F/ jacking point corroded
Nearside 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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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JGD 212Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 JGD 212Y, 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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JGD 212Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1982.
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