MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure
oil leak
Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper attatchment (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler bushes (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front shock absorber dustcover insecure
Oil leak engine ()
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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R428 LVE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R428 LVE, 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 R428 LVE registered?
R428 LVE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R428 LVE safe to buy?
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