MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroding
nsf and osf brake pipes corroded just acceptable/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
nsf tyre wearing on edges/side wall damaged and radial cracks on side walls
osf tyre wearing on edges
osf wheel slightly distorted
parking brake efficiency 18%
signs of fluid/oil leaking under steering rack area/covered with under tray RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs corroding
nsf and osf brake pipes corroded just acceptable/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
nsf tyre wearing on edges/side wall damaged and radial cracks on side walls
osf tyre wearing on edges
osf wheel slightly distorted
parking brake efficiency 18%
signs of fluid/oil leaking under steering rack area/covered with under tray RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Both front steel brake pipes corroding--Just acceptable -- RECOMMEND EARLY ATTENTION
Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing , with side wall damage --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Both front wheel rims distorted
Both rear drive shafts corroding
Both rear tyres perishing badly--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Front & rear brake discs corroding and wearing
Front & rear suspension cover/ shrouds perished
Front brake hose collars corroding
O/S/F tyre pressure seems low
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components
front and rear brake discs worn,slightly corroded
front tyres wearing on edges slightly
nsf brake pipe corroding
nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted
osf brake pipe corroded just acceptable,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
rear driveshafts corroding
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components
front and rear brake discs worn,slightly corroded
front tyres wearing on edges slightly
nsf brake pipe corroding
nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted
osf brake pipe corroded just acceptable,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
rear driveshafts corroding
Both Front Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted
Engine Covers & Under Body Covers--Limited View
Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn
N/S Wiper Smearing
O/S Parking Brake Efficency Slightly Lower
Sign Of Corrosion Both Front Steel Brake Pipes
Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Drive Shafts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges.
front brake discs worn & corroded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise both rear tyres 2mm
near side front tyre 1.6mm
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R999 FAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 R999 FAR, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R999 FAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.
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