MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust silencer in poor condition
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust box in poor condition
parking brake requires adjustment
rear diff leaking
slight play noted in offside front wheel bearing
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front hub area corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front hub area corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine covers fitted
under-shield covers fitted
Nearside Front hub area corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front hub area corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine covers fitted
under-shield covers fitted
n/s h/brake readings are low
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s h/brake readings are low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R588 NDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R588 NDS, 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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How do I check the history of R588 NDS?
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What year was R588 NDS registered?
R588 NDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is R588 NDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R588 NDS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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