MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective cracked flange on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective cracked flange on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
vehicle engine misfire
exhaust corroding
Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine, under and sill covers fitted
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear rear diff slight oil leak
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear rear diff slight oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Slight oil leak rear diff
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear diff has slight leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
Rear diff has slight leak
advise tracking
Front roll bar bushes slightly worn
Rear diff has slight leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise srs light on dash
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R846 CUM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 R846 CUM, 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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What year was R846 CUM registered?
R846 CUM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R846 CUM safe to buy?
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