MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread to side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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R730 VLU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R730 VLU, 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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What year was R730 VLU registered?
R730 VLU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R730 VLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R730 VLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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