MOT Status
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109,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underside painted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to both front struts
corrosion to rear brake back plates
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear brake back pl;ates
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear back plates corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear back plates corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
rear sub frame corroded
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear sub frame corroded
sill covers fitted
Outer sill and engine covers fitted
Outer sill covers and engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer sill covers fitted
Possible adjustment on brake pedal travel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiper blade smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Outer sill coves fitted
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Reverse light inop
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
metal power steering pipe corroded, pipe at front onto steering box
oil leak from engine
slight play in steering link rods
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
metal power steering pipe corroded, pipe at front onto steering box
oil leak from engine
slight play in steering link rods
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
poly v belt slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R954 TNR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R954 TNR, 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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R954 TNR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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The MOT history for R954 TNR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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