MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
centre box (exhaust) outter skin corroded
horn becoming dull
both headlight glasses have chips
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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R101 GMV is a 1998 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 84%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R101 GMV, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R101 GMV registered?
R101 GMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R101 GMV safe to buy?
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