MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front steering arm linkage slight play.
Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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
drivers seat not tilting
long travel on parking brake
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat not tilting
long travel on parking brake
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)
nearside front tyre wall has slight scagging
offside front brake back plate as damage
offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrod
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak rear axle
slight damage near side front tyre wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres damaged on sidewalls
both front bottom ball joints slight play
rear diff slight oil leak
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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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