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R362 KUD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,950 mi
Last recorded125,950 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop not working

Fail 12 Dec 2015 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

center stop not working

Pass 3 Jan 2015 114,272 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 114,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 114,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 109,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,753 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 101,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,280 miles

center brake light not opp.

oil leak from rear diff

under bonnet engine sound/heat sheild foam is comming off

Fail 23 Dec 2008 84,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on minor cut on inner and outer walls

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

slight travel on foot brake/handbrake

Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,917 miles

advise on minor cut on inner and outer walls

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

slight travel on foot brake/handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,328 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 81,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R362 KUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R362 KUD, 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 R362 KUD registered?

R362 KUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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