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108,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front to rear suspension pipe corroded above plastic cover also has grease on it so not fully able to check also 4x rear suspension pipes starting to corrode
rear diff damp with oil
rear tyres 20 years old
side skirts and belly pan fitted
slight oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket area
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture suspension pipe mounting nut has snapped out of body and the bracket is rubbing on brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported suspension pipe bracket bolt has snapped of body on this one it holds the brake flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front to rear suspension pipe corroded above plastic cover also has grease on it so not fully able to check also 4x rear suspension pipes starting to corrode
rear diff damp with oil
rear tyres 20 years old
side skirts and belly pan fitted
slight oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket area
BOTH REAR TYRES 19 YEARS OLD
oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket
rear diff damp with oil
rear suspension components starting to corrode
side skirts and belly pan fitted
slight play n/s steering idler
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRES 19 YEARS OLD
oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket
rear diff damp with oil
rear suspension components starting to corrode
side skirts and belly pan fitted
slight play n/s steering idler
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Fuel cap seal slightly perrished
Various fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R779 UOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 R779 UOT, 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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R779 UOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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