MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Slight wear to suspension bushes.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Slight wear to suspension bushes.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both catalytic converers rattle when tapped
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
both catalytic converers rattle when tapped
Both Catalytic Converters rattle when tapped but emissions OK
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both Catalytic Converters rattle when tapped but emissions OK
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle ()
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre 21 yrs old
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear diff (chalked for reference) ()
steering shaft has slight free play at flexible coupling
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear diff (chalked for reference) ()
steering shaft has slight free play at flexible coupling
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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23 RCH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 23 RCH, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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23 RCH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 1997.
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