MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage corroded (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres wearing on inner edges and centres and nearside cuts in sidewall
both rear tyres wearing in centres
rear brake discs worn
rear inner brake pads worn low
fanbelt lightly marked outer face
nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall various places and light cracking sidewall to tread
nearside headlight pattern flat
nearside wiper
very slight play offside inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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R29 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 R29 YDE, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R29 YDE registered?
R29 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2002.
Is R29 YDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R29 YDE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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