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R717 HVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,817 mi
Last recorded58,817 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,437 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,441 miles

both rear flexi pipes very slightly perishing

damp round steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,118 miles

Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside and Nearside tyre worn inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,293 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,604 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,802 miles

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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R717 HVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R717 HVV, 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 R717 HVV registered?

R717 HVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R717 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 HVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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