MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded and both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both rear brake cables outer casings corroded
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system corroded & weak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
wheel alignment reqd
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
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.
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R648 KFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R648 KFS, 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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R648 KFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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