MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both nsf and osf suspension mounts cracking and have play
front brake pads and discs low
fuel cap starting seal starting to crack
nsr tyre balled on inner edge
play on nsf bottem ball joint ans trackrod end
play on osf bottem balljoint
srs light is on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both nsf and osf suspension mounts cracking and have play
front brake pads and discs low
fuel cap starting seal starting to crack
nsr tyre balled on inner edge
play on nsf bottem ball joint ans trackrod end
play on osf bottem balljoint
srs light is on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R833 TGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R833 TGF, 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 R833 TGF registered?
R833 TGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R833 TGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R833 TGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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