MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlight leveling switch insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper corner
Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear on bracket over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear on bracket over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Central/rear exhaust back box corroded.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center exhaust outer skin split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front coil spring broken at an extreme end but located correctly & function not impaired
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight pitting on rear discs
play in steering rack
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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R716 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 R716 DNV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R716 DNV?
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What year was R716 DNV registered?
R716 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is R716 DNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R716 DNV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R716 DNV have outstanding finance?
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