MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
some underbody components slightly corroded but structurally sound
Front bumper unsecured at near side and off side
Front wiper blade worn
High level brake light inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear chassis and sub frame showing signs of corrosion
Steering damper leaking
Suspect catalytic converters starting to deteriorate
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wiper worn
High level brake light inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear chassis and sub frame showing signs of corrosion
Steering damper leaking
Suspect catalytic converters are starting to break down
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
high level brake light inoperative
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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R849 AUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R849 AUM, 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 R849 AUM registered?
R849 AUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R849 AUM safe to buy?
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