MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering damper appears to have considerable play, especially on full lock
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under passenger seat base (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wing mirror loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
front discs corroded
front wiper smearing
rear discs corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front wiper blade appears quite poor at clearing the screen
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage/cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
reverse light on operative
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R105 WAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R105 WAV, 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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R105 WAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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