MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged - 245/45/17-99H
Offside Rear Tread cut and damaged on outer edge - 245/45/17-99H
Rear suspension creaking and noisy
Advise check engine light on
Advise cuts to tread of all four tyres and nearside front outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advise check engine light on
Advise cuts to tread of all four tyres and nearside front outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall rubbing strip (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned no offside light fitted (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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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R665 NDS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R665 NDS, 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 R665 NDS registered?
R665 NDS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R665 NDS safe to buy?
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