MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside headlamp unit levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushed on arm perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushed on arm perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushed on arm perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushed on arm perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
(engine covers and undertrays fitted)
(moisture around rear differential)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (top mount bush perished) (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (top mount bush perished) (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED - SUSPECT AGED CATALYSTS
ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING THE INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS
NSR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED - SUSPECT AGED CATALYSTS
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (1.8)
EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED - SUSPECT AGED CATALYSTS
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT
UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R551 ATR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R551 ATR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R551 ATR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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