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R708 LCD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 LCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,728 miles

Central Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 121,727 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,710 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,338 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust metal mount by gearbox corroded and broken.

some play in n/s steering linkage.(not excessive)

Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,338 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust metal mount by gearbox corroded and broken.

some play in n/s steering linkage.(not excessive)

Pass 17 Apr 2020 114,750 miles

Nearside Front steering arm linkage slight play.

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,074 miles

drivers seat not tilting

long travel on parking brake

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat not tilting

long travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,358 miles

Driver seat not tilting for access

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,349 miles

nearside front tyre wall has slight scagging

offside front brake back plate as damage

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrod

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear axle

slight damage near side front tyre wall

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,323 miles

both front bottom ball joints slight play

rear diff slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R708 LCD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R708 LCD, 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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R708 LCD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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