MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust outer casing corroded
front exhaust clamp broken system still secure
front o/s/f brake discs corroded inner face
o/s/f brake backing plate missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear subframe corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear subframe corrosion
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
Exhaust silencer has flaking corrosion on edges but not leaking
Some components obscured by plastic under body cover panels
Slight flaking corrosion exhaust rear sections
Nearside Rear approaching tread limits [1.6mm] 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded
front brake pads worn
front tyres at 3mm and have light perish craks in tread
rear tyres worn on inside edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine undershield fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine undershield fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D5 RER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D5 RER, 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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What year was D5 RER registered?
D5 RER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is D5 RER safe to buy?
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