MOT Status
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49,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
centre stop not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
All tyres perishing
all brake discs corroded
oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All tyres perishing
N/S/F lower ball joint gator split
Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs corroded
oil leak
all brake discs corroded
oil leak of engine area
parking brake travel, but still has a reserve
rear tyres are starting to get low
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear tyres are starting to get low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R117 EPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R117 EPN, 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 R117 EPN registered?
R117 EPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R117 EPN safe to buy?
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