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113,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT ON LOWER EDGE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT ON LOWER EDGE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING
SLIGHT PITTING TO ALL BRAKE DISCS
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface IN LAMP LENS (4.8.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING
SLIGHT PITTING TO ALL BRAKE DISCS
ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING THE INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS
EXHAUST: CENTRAL MOUNTING BROKEN BUT SUPPORTING EXHAUST
EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface IN LAMP LENS (4.8.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LAMPS INTERMITTENT
ADVISE CLEAN & AIM OF O/S WASHER JET
CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING
UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
ADVISE CLEAN & AIM OF O/S WASHER JET
CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING
UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust box outer skin corroded
Slight play in front steering arm
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both Front tyres wearing uneven
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Both Front tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R626 JVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 R626 JVW, 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 R626 JVW registered?
R626 JVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 1997.
Is R626 JVW safe to buy?
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