MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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NSF tyre cracking & scrubbed sidewall
OSR tyre cracking & scrubbed sidewall
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
NSF tyre cracking & scrubbed sidewall
OSR tyre cracking & scrubbed sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 ABK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R178 ABK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R178 ABK?
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What year was R178 ABK registered?
R178 ABK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R178 ABK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 ABK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R178 ABK have outstanding finance?
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