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R220 EOS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,690 mi
Last recorded161,690 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 161,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened around bush location on bar (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play bushes worn free play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front head lamp wiper arm stuck over head but not distorting beam pattern

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust around sill and cross brace arm (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged on fuel very rusty (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm and link arms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front top mounting perishing and cracking

brake peddle rudder worn and metal showing though on edge still grippe

centre exhaust box very rusty and cover skin breaking away

Pass 17 Jun 2016 152,085 miles

Centre exhaust mounting support detached

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm mounting bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point has surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower chip on screen

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement five link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust around roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement five link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 152,085 miles

Centre Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting support detached

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm mounting bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point has surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower chip on screen

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement five link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust around roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement five link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,038 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Front offside top suspension mount cracking

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 140,038 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front offside top suspension mount cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 123,659 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2012 123,659 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 100,131 miles

Exhaust center silencer rusty

Exhaust front mount rusty

Pass 20 May 2009 88,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,610 miles

Both rear tyres ON limits of tread wear at centre tread areas

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (Esp rear secondary silecer section)

Far N/S washer jet blocked

Front chassis areas around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded slightly

Front number plate cracked

Front number plate cracked

Horn tone abit rough

Rear suspension components abit corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,052 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 60,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R220 EOS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R220 EOS, 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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R220 EOS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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