MOT Status
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155,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system corroded at middle section
front floor panels beginning to corrode
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR OIL LEAK PRESENT
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust box corroded
n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R tyre unevenly worn
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underbody components corroded
Bracket for brake lines missing N/S
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs heavily worn/corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Poly belt cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Idler bush has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Poly belt cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight play N/s steering idler bushes
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R953 HWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R953 HWS, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R953 HWS registered?
R953 HWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R953 HWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 HWS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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