MOT Status
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118,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight misting of oil around power steering box
slight play in steering idler arm bush
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight misting of oil around power steering box
slight play in steering idler arm bush
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R865 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R865 UJH, 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 R865 UJH registered?
R865 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R865 UJH safe to buy?
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