MOT Status
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153,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer cv boot weeping grease
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot weeping grease.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot weeping grease.
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot weeping grease.
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn smooth inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft joint boot weeping grease.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, 1.6mm and worn low inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn low inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still sealing.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still sealing.
Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge.(Suspect close to cords.)
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still sealing.
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall has been rubbed down and weakened the structure (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres have had sidewalls rubbed down
Exhaust box corroded
Exhaust bracket broke
Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipes covered in a substance restricting full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake hoses covered in a substance restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipes covered in a substance restricting full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake hoses covered in a substance restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front brake pipes rusting
Chip in screen
Oil leak from steering box
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s rear brake pipe some corrosion †stone chip zone a and b
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s rear brake pipe some corrosion †stone chip zone a and b
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R249 GJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 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 R249 GJL, 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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R249 GJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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