MOT Status
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99,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
tyres perished and split
Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has dampness around casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
light misting of oil on rear diff
lightly corroded exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise alignment
light misting of oil on rear diff
lightly corroded exhaust system
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corroded exhaust system
Centre Rear rear diff housing leaking oil
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)
Rear rear exhaust system badly rusted
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust box corroding
nearside tyre side wall cracked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
light misting of oil on gearbox bell housing possible rear main oil seal
rear disc's starting to pit and deteriorate
stone chip on n/s head light (repaired)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R83 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 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 R83 JHJ, 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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R83 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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