MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slight damage
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear diff slight leak
both top suspension mounts worn and slightly split
exhaust strapped up in several places
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak rear diff
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges - 245/45 r17 95w
centre brake light not working
exhaust bracket broken
o/s/f sidelight dim
rear diff has an oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap seal is perishing
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap seal is perishing
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
condensation in nearside front foglamp
fuel cap seal is perishing
headlamp washers are not working (Xenon headlamps)
rear axle oil leak
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
condensation in nearside front foglamp
fuel cap seal is perishing
headlamp washers are not working (Xenon headlamps)
rear axle oil leak
sill covers fitted
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R959 DGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 R959 DGP, 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 R959 DGP registered?
R959 DGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R959 DGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R959 DGP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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