MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
slight play in n/s/f steering idler
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad creecking from front when turning steering (possible ball joints stiff)
centre silencer corroded
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust middile box is starting to rust
o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust middile box is starting to rust
o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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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P802 DFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 P802 DFR, 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 P802 DFR registered?
P802 DFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P802 DFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P802 DFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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