MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by clamps (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension pipes corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension area corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension area corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front foglamp n/w
Offside Front suspension area corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension area corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
battery light on dash
o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
suspension pipes corroded
under-shield covers fitted
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
middle and rear exhaust deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake pipes partially covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake pipes partially covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
all four brake discs rusty
exhaust system rusty
fuel light on
near side exhaust heat shield loose
there are signs that this vehicle has been stood for a long period of time
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R204 VAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R204 VAV, 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 R204 VAV registered?
R204 VAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R204 VAV safe to buy?
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