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RCA 260B

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,386 mi
Last recorded7,386 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 260B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 7,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 7,128 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 7,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear chassis rail very badly corroded but not a prescribed area

advise whole underside of car very heavily undersealed and feels weak. not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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RCA 260B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,169 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 RCA 260B, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCA 260B registered?

RCA 260B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is RCA 260B safe to buy?

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