MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust baffle loose in silencer
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust baffle loose in silencer
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine cover obstruction underside of components
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre age cracked all over
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension components corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear diff seals leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear diff seals leaking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wiper blade split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R970 KAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R970 KAB, 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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R970 KAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1997.
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