MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Various rust spot under body
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
rear disc,s corroded on inside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside 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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R299 EUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R299 EUB, 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 R299 EUB registered?
R299 EUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R299 EUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R299 EUB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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