MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY CRACKING INNER/OUTER.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & badly cracking treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & badly cracking treads. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have age related cracking on side wall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both front tyres are slightly cracked
Both rear tyres are slightly cracked
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
Both front tyres are slightly cracked
Both rear tyres are slightly cracked
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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RC 2129 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 RC 2129, 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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What year was RC 2129 registered?
RC 2129 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.
Is RC 2129 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RC 2129 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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