MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front shock absorber bottom ball joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake performance not tested hose/pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint air strut joint with the lower suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres,treads worn low in the centres
both rear tyre treads worn low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n.s exhaust heat shield damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n.s exhaust heat shield damaged
both front tyre wearing on inner edges
Rear tyre check 3000 miles
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak from gearbox sump pan.
STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
Oil leak from gearbox sump pan.
STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R5 APH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 R5 APH, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R5 APH registered?
R5 APH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2002.
Is R5 APH safe to buy?
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