MOT Status
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77,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central exhaust general corrosion
Front suspension general corrosion
all underbody undersealed
brake pipes covered in under seal
exhaust general corrosion
front suspension general corrosion
fuel pipes covered in under seal
rear suspension general corrosion
under body heavy under sealed
general corrosion to under body heavy suspension, exhaust section
General corrosion to exhaust system
Front springs corroded
Front tyre treds cracking
exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake pads are 80% worn
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front tyre treds cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front tyre treds cracking
slight play in steering rack
heavy corrosion to rear exhaust section, front coil springs and power steering pipes
slight play developing in front anti roll bar bush's
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre section corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre section corroded
exhaust centre section corroded
brake pipes corroded
heavy corrosion to exhaust
slight movement in anti roll bar bush's
steering damp slight dampness
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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RCN 59 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 RCN 59, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RCN 59 registered?
RCN 59 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is RCN 59 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RCN 59 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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