MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust box corroded/damaged
centre stop lamp not working
nearside body damage
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust box corroded/damaged
centre stop lamp not working
nearside body damage
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light poor repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre stop lamp not working
nearside body damage
rear subframe corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light poor repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre stop lamp not working
nearside body damage
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing/poor repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner track rod end ball joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate damage
Nearside Front Tyre side wall has cut in side wall ( Just peaceable)
Nearside Front Wing corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3mm wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover weeping grease
Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge tyre tread 3mm
Rear exhaust box outer shell corroding
Underside of vehicle corroding
Front number plate damage
Nearside Front Tyre side wall has cut in side wall ( Just peaceable)
Nearside Front Wing corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3mm wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover weeping grease
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge tyre tread 3mm
Rear exhaust box outer shell corroding
Underside of vehicle corroding
Centre box corroding
Front pads wearing low
High level brake light not working
Nearside Rear NSR Tyre 4mm
Offside Rear OSR Tyre 3mm wearing inner edge
front wiper blade smearing (just acceptable)
n/s/f shock absorber mounting area (inner wheel arch) corroded
o/s/f top shock absorber mounting corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded(near o/s/r coil spring mounting)
rear exhaust corroded/poor condition
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
centre brake light disconected
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)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
centre brake light disconected
exhaust bracket broken but system supported
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front exhaust downpipe support bracket corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre stop lamp inoperative
n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded pitted and worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center brake light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate stone chipped
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R777 JCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 R777 JCH, 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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R777 JCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 1998.
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