MOT Status
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65,051 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front and rear surframe is cover in underseal
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Front and rear surframe is cover in underseal
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Heavily Pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corner - Corroded holed 330mm away from rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corner - Corroded holed 330mm away from rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White light showing (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear axle brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear axle brake pipes corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
corrosion at front and rear suspension components underside of vehicle
exhaust centre silencer corroded/deteriorated
front and rear brake disc backplates corroded
n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/aged
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
corrosion at front and rear suspension components underside of vehicle
exhaust centre silencer corroded/deteriorated
front and rear brake disc backplates corroded
n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/aged
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all four tyres starting to crack in tread.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket broken but still supported
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R562 CGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 R562 CGK, 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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R562 CGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R562 CGK safe to buy?
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