MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (worn, not resulting in excessive movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box (corroded & rusty)
Rear Suspension system corroded & rusty
Body under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side(worn, not resulting in excessive movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box (corroded & rusty)
Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Body under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side(worn, not resulting in excessive movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box (corroded & rusty)
Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)
Body under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side(worn, not resulting in excessive movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension system rusty
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 225.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres worn on edges.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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R453 XJV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R453 XJV, 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 R453 XJV registered?
R453 XJV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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