MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and flexible hose ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Just passed emissions on fast idle test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody and suspension components heavily waxoiled
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and flexible hose ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Just passed emissions on fast idle test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody and suspension components heavily waxoiled
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underbody, all suspension components and brake pipes heavily undersealed/waxoiled.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded.
Slight play at steering wheel.
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
sill covers fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R147 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R147 OBF, 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 R147 OBF registered?
R147 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is R147 OBF safe to buy?
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