MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside mirror damaged
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front shocker dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust deteriorated but not blowing.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes rear and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre box deteriorated but not holed or blowing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R45 BNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R45 BNE, 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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R45 BNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 1997.
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