MOT Status
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112,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Nearside and Offside (Corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Nearside and Offside (Corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/F BALD ON INNER EDGE
O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/F BALD ON INNER EDGE
O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R666 SFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R666 SFS, 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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R666 SFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1997.
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