MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front lower fog light damaged
offside front tyre splitting in tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
nearside front fog light damaged
nearside front wheel close to shocker
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
centre silencer skin deteriorated
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre damaged inner and outer sidewall
all 4 tyres cracking
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine undershield fitted.
slight gearbox oil leak.
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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R643 BLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R643 BLK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R643 BLK registered?
R643 BLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R643 BLK safe to buy?
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