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R869 LGF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,516 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 124,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 124,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

vehicle has an intermittent misfire

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,228 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,844 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear tyres worn inner tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust box deteriating

Fail 8 Jun 2015 121,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR and OSR tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 117,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 114,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,743 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,345 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 104,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 101,826 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R869 LGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R869 LGF, 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 R869 LGF registered?

R869 LGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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