MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bulb failure warning comes on,yet all lights working ok
centre exhaust box corroded
general under body corrosion
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front indicator lamp has water in it
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear subframe corroded
bulb failure lamp on in cluster, but all lights work ok
centre exhaust box corroded
general under body corrosion
rear fuel pipe corroded
Bulb failure light on dash but all lights working ok
Exhaust center box rusty
Fuel pipe rusty at rear
General corrosion underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust center box rusty
General corrosion under car
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Underside of boot floor corroded and holed
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel lines slight corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust center box rusty
General corrosion under car
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Underside of boot floor corroded and holed
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel lines slight corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box rusty
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slighty split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Floor boot well corroded and holed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished
high level brake light not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R14 NVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 R14 NVS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R14 NVS registered?
R14 NVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is R14 NVS safe to buy?
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