MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/zr18 95w (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
O/S R TYRE INNER AND OUTER WALL WEARING
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR EXHAUST CORROSION
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R897 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R897 HOB, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R897 HOB registered?
R897 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R897 HOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R897 HOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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