MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SLs year 1971

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Pass percent:72.44%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ SL year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:998 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Rear brake binding	20
Registration plate lamp issues	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Registration plate issues	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)	3
Battery insecure (1.9.1)	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)	1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing by accelerator pedal. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in boot {marked} \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outersill [marked} \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area {marked} \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)	1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corner \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sil \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill is rusted and holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch is rusted and holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing is rusted and holed less the 30 cm from the brake servo \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)	1
Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)	1
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rail (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind front bumper,, 30 cm from subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill X3 \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in boot \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Above Driveshaft \|6.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported hose insecure \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quadrant \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quadrant \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Indicator switch faulty does not hold on in on position \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Horn control missing (1.6.1)	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)	1
Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)	1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)	1
Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)	1
Front Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch \|1.4.B.1c\|	1
Indicator switch inoperative will not stay in on position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Braking system leaking Brake Pipe At Footwell (3.6.A.1)	1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SLs year 1971

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