MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch.(Anti roll bar mounting area). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch,(anti roll bar mounting). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
General underbody corrosion.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear suspension components heavily corroded.
Both front shock absorber casings corroded
Both rear tyres perished and cracked with age
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front & rear (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on inner edges 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear at axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Both at rear axle area (7.2.2)
CAT function poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
CAT function poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R811 PDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R811 PDP, 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 R811 PDP registered?
R811 PDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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