MOT Status
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126,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear on discs
Exhaust main silencer starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror missing
o/s/f indicator lamp damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror missing
o/s/f indicator lamp damaged
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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R302 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R302 JNV, 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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How do I check the history of R302 JNV?
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What year was R302 JNV registered?
R302 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R302 JNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R302 JNV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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