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R571 OEC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear METAL BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,158 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Steering system excessively tight BALL JOINT (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 114,492 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,683 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 102,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,663 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear pads 2/3,s worn

Pass 29 Jul 2012 92,335 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DICES SLIGHTY CORRODED

RUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE APPERCATION

Pass 23 May 2011 91,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 91,181 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 86,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,533 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 82,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 68,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R571 OEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R571 OEC, 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 R571 OEC registered?

R571 OEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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