MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside rear shock absorber casing corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
offside front tyre low on tread
rear brake hoses perishing badly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R789 BVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 R789 BVS, 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 R789 BVS registered?
R789 BVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1997.
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