MOT Status
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75,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
final drive slight oil leak
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)
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)
slight weaping oil from power steering box union
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight weaping oil from power steering box union
both rear discs have slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r body strengthening bar loose at front connection.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
tread depth of spare getting low
tread depth of spare getting low
Advise travel in parkbrake. Not excessive but long.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R161 GNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R161 GNB, 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 R161 GNB registered?
R161 GNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R161 GNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 GNB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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