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170,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point/rear stabiliser bar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded form fuel filter to tank ()
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear centre light not working
Both front tyres worn on both edges
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor pan chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor pan chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front tyres worn on both edges
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
slight corrosion in middle exhaust box
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s & N/s (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded near tank
slight corrosion to rear exhaust box
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to exhaust centre silencer
poor visual access to rear inner brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to exhaust centre silencer
o/s/r tyre tread on 2.4mm
poor visual access to rear inner brake pads
both front indicator bulbs becoming white
both rear tyre treads on 3.0mm
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
outer sills have plastic covers fitted
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R933 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R933 AEC, 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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R933 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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