MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
gearbox oil pipes corroded
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system very corroded
various steel brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system very corroded
various steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust middle section corroded
front tyres worn, nearside worst
various steel brake pipes corroding
rear brake discs excessively corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake discs excessively corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R313 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R313 UKP, 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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What year was R313 UKP registered?
R313 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1998.
Is R313 UKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R313 UKP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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