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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SLs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:77.86%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ SL year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:2,665 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment176
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively60
Registration plate lamp issues38
Brake pipe excessively corroded31
Rear brake binding28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)28
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)24
Registration plate issues23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)14
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)12
Windscreen washer not working 12
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)11
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)10
Front brake application uneven9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)9
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)9
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)8
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)7
Horn not working (1.6.2a)7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)6
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)6
Windscreen has damage6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)6
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)6
Battery insecure (1.9.1)6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)6
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)5
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)5
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)4
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)4
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)4
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)4
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)3
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)3
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)3
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)3
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c)3
Brake hose damaged3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)3
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)2
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damage lamp (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)2
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)2
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2

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