MOT Status
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66,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all over underside areas and components slightly corroded
light corrosion on underside
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion to rear of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive oil sitting on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
some underside areas rusty
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside areas have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive wet with oil on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured all front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged bulb red (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))
all suspention componets are slightly coroded
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
all suspention components have surface rust
all tyres 3mm o/s/r has small cut on inner side wall
under trays and sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front exhaust mount corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R31 LRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R31 LRS, 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 R31 LRS registered?
R31 LRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1997.
Is R31 LRS safe to buy?
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