MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust box rusted
Nearside Front steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated slighty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak from rear diff
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Centre silencer corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Front fog lamp tell tale not working
Headlamp washers not working
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Steering idler arm gaiter covered in silicone
Under carriage corroded
Washers weak
Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear differential weeping
Steering idler gaiter covered in silicone
Under carriage corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre silencer corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering idler gaiter covered in silicone
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VARIOUS ON SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ARM TO IDLER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VARIOUS ON SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rod (2.2.C.1c)
park brake 16% ,,, n/s low
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R113 VDB 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 81.8%.
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 R113 VDB, 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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R113 VDB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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