MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap starting to crack
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Central exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap starting to crack
rear subframe corroded
corrosion on brake discs car has been standing
slight cracking on rear tyres
both rear brake discs surface corroded
brake pipes surface corroded / been cleaned / greased
fuel pipes (steel) corroded
signs of componants showing slightly advanced corrosion in places
steering / suspension / braking componants showing general corrosion
underside / panelling all areas showing general corrosion / signs of being stood for some time
Direction indicators incorrect colour front indicators faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blade split smearing screen 24" (8.2.2)
both rear brake discs surface corroded
brake pipes surface corroded / been cleaned / greased
fuel pipes (steel) corroded
signs of componants showing slightly advanced corrosion in places
steering / suspension / braking componants showing general corrosion
underside / panelling all areas showing general corrosion / signs of being stood for some time
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake pipes covered in grease and unable to fully inspect for corrosion and/or damage
offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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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R882 BKP 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 76.5%.
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 R882 BKP, 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 R882 BKP registered?
R882 BKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R882 BKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R882 BKP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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