MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre silencer outer skin poor and mounting bracket corroded and cracked,
Front tyres wearing on inner edges,
Oil leak from cylinder head gasket,
Stone chips in screen in zone B,
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre silencer outer skin poor and mounting bracket corroded and cracked,
Front tyres wearing on inner edges,
Oil leak from cylinder head gasket,
Stone chips in screen in zone B,
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight blow from exhaust centre pipe
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing
both rear tyres at 3mm
centre pipe mount starting to detatch
various engine oil leaks
Slight blow from exhaust centre pipe
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing
both rear tyres at 3mm
centre pipe mount starting to detatch
various engine oil leaks
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leak from offside rear of head gasket.
Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.
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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R877 AUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R877 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 R877 AUM registered?
R877 AUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R877 AUM safe to buy?
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