MOT Status
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102,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp broken
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Front fog lights not working
Offside Front fog light broken
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Vehicle has an oil leak
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Vehicle has an oil leak
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Vehicle has an oil leak
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Vehicle has a minor leak
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Both rear tyres perished
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle has an oil leak
Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Both rear tyres perished
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle has an oil leak
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
o/s/f fog lamp broken
o/s/f fog light not working
slight play in n/s steering arm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
o/s/f fog lamp unit broken
o/s/f fog light not working
sticker on windscreen not effecting drivers view
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 middle silencer outer skin corroded
o/s/f fog lamp unit broken
o/s/f fog light not working
sticker on windscreen not effecting drivers view
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R225 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R225 JOJ, 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 R225 JOJ registered?
R225 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R225 JOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 JOJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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