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141,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount splitting (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount splitting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
engine compartment belly pan fitted
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
small crack on frontno plate.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R913 PPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R913 PPE, 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 R913 PPE registered?
R913 PPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R913 PPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R913 PPE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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