MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion across exhaust system
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlight aim set to upper limit
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Both shock absorbers corroding
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray fitted
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Over sills & under trays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH2mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion offside rear tie rod mount
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Both rear tyres 3mm
Centre silencer corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear abs ring corroded
Over sills fitted
Slight corrosion offside rear tie bar mount
Under trays fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear tyres 3mm
Centre silencer corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear abs ring corroded
Over sills fitted
Slight corrosion offside rear tie bar mount
Under trays fitted
All coil springs corroded
centre silencer corroded
slight corrosion rear fuel pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside headlamp aim set to lower limit
Offside headlamp aim set to upper limit
Offside windscreen washer partialy blocked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing
Both inner track rod end dust covers perishing
Both rear inner suspension arm bushes perishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside brake pipe corroding
Offside headlight aim set on upper limit
Rear differential oily
Rear exhaust section corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing
Both inner track rod end dust covers perishing
Both rear inner suspension arm bushes perishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside brake pipe corroding
Offside headlight aim set on upper limit
Rear differential oily
Rear exhaust section corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust box heavely corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
asr/bas warning light on
centre exhaust box heavely corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R724 LSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 R724 LSC, 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 R724 LSC registered?
R724 LSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R724 LSC safe to buy?
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