MOT Status
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100,441 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust corroded
slight play in steering joints
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust outer skin corroding
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust corroded
rear brake and fuel pipes corroded above subframe
undertray fitted sills covered unable to fully inspect
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advanced corrosion to middle and rear silencers.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R50 SLR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R50 SLR, 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 R50 SLR registered?
R50 SLR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R50 SLR safe to buy?
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