MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to all steering and suspension components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Subframes and suspension components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Fuel hose damaged from fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner & outer & bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer & bar corroded (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both Rear brake discs wearing thin & badly corroded on inside face.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs corroded.
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R45 UET is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 UET, 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 UET is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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