MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre silencer outer skin peeling
front discs corroding
surface corrosion to brake pipes
front pads getting low
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 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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R5 LEM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 R5 LEM, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R5 LEM?
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What year was R5 LEM registered?
R5 LEM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 1999.
Is R5 LEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 LEM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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