MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
exhaust centre section outer casing insecure.
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
exhaust centre mounting broken fron pipe but supporting exhaust
slight oil leak n/s/f shocker
slight oil leak o/s/f shocker
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
centre exhaust holding clamp slightly broken
o/s/f tyre has screw nail in it
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
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)
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
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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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