MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has long travel/spongy
Fuel cap sealing washer perished
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n.s.f. tyre cracking in treads
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n.s.f. tyre cracking in treads
Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o.s. mirror glass loose
plastic on front shocks rubbing on tyres
screen washers poor
slight damage o.s.f. tyre wall
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight distortion front brake discs
Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight distortion front brake discs
trerad getting low on rear tyres
handbrake travel getting excessive
slight play in n.s. steering idler
wiper split
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering damper damp
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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R35 HBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R35 HBH, 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 R35 HBH registered?
R35 HBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R35 HBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R35 HBH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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