MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Fuel pipe leaking under car (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front indicator lense missing
Nearside hand brake lower reading
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre brakelight disconected
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front indicator lense missing
Nearside hand brake lower reading
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre brakelight disconected
n/s headlight wiper missing and washer out of aim
headlight wiper n/s broken
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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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R951 PFV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 R951 PFV, 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 R951 PFV registered?
R951 PFV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R951 PFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R951 PFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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