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R568 LCG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system fair

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,734 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,273 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,273 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 80,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2011 75,073 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,637 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm bush causing very slight movement at wheel

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,637 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm bush causing very slight movement at wheel

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,092 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,240 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R568 LCG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R568 LCG, 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 R568 LCG registered?

R568 LCG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R568 LCG safe to buy?

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