MOT Status
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93,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspension pipes corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension pipes corroded
Rear Lambda Probes not connected.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap sealing washer cracking / perishing.
Offside and nearside rear brake hoses starting to crack / perish.
both front tyres are wearing smooth on the shoulders
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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)
slight leak on o/s front shock absorber.
Exhaust fairly corroded at some joints.
Some play in steering track rod ball joints second in from outside offside and nearside.
Brake fluid level low.
Exhaust joint to rear silencer corroded.
Slight play in steering relay nearside.
Both rear tyres very near legal limit. ( near side is worst)
Corrosion to valve body of suspension valve block unit in offside front wheel arch/engine bay.
Nearside front tyre is wearing low.
Both rear tyres are wearing low.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R98 JCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R98 JCD, 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 R98 JCD registered?
R98 JCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R98 JCD safe to buy?
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