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R460 HAC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 HAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective g/box to front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 78,420 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,735 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

road wheel rims heavily corroded

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,607 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R460 HAC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R460 HAC, 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 R460 HAC registered?

R460 HAC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R460 HAC safe to buy?

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