MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust center silencer rusty
Exhaust front mount rusty
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
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)
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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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