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R89 UCS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,566 mi
Last recorded204,566 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 204,566 miles

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

both outer sills covered by plastic sill covers

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 204,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at bulkhead to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet catch not locking (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe leaking both front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet struts do not support weight of bonnet

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

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

exhaust system outer skin corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed but not structurally weakened

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre heavily cracking on tread

underneath of vehicle heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 199,730 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded and has had temp repairs to hangers

Fail 8 Jun 2015 199,725 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded and has had temp repairs to hangers

Pass 7 Mar 2014 183,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,610 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 5 Mar 2013 154,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

exhaust mounting broken

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Mar 2012 141,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 141,400 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,215 miles

exhaust centre section outer casing insecure.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre section outer casing insecure.

front brake pads very low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,443 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken fron pipe but supporting exhaust

slight oil leak n/s/f shocker

slight oil leak o/s/f shocker

Fail 10 Dec 2009 112,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mounting broken fron pipe but supporting exhaust

slight oil leak n/s/f shocker

slight oil leak o/s/f shocker

Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,825 miles

centre exhaust holding clamp slightly broken

o/s/f tyre has screw nail in it

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,093 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 86,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light inoprative

nearside rear tyer under inflated

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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R89 UCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R89 UCS, 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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R89 UCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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