MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear diff excessive oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear diff excessive oil leak
Oil leak
Advise bonnet in need of attention to ns catch not fully locking
Advise engine tapping
Advise osf lower support tie rod cotton rell bonding split
Advise rear diff seal slightly damp
Advise rear exhaust missalinged & restricted & knocking at rear
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
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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R258 VTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R258 VTW, 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 R258 VTW registered?
R258 VTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R258 VTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R258 VTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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