MOT Status
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210,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff slightly corroded
Both sides rear suspension part/ component corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Front and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints into boxes (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
surface corrosion to front suspension lower wishbones,road springs,front anti roll bar
differential oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
differential leaking oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
differential leaking oil
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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H2 DFD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 H2 DFD, 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 H2 DFD registered?
H2 DFD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is H2 DFD safe to buy?
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