MOT Status
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121,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to exhaust outer skin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in n/s/f steering idler bush
all 4 tyres starting to perish
slight play in n/s/f idler arm bush
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R420 YJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 R420 YJA, 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 R420 YJA registered?
R420 YJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R420 YJA safe to buy?
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