MOT Status
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56,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Silicone sealed (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top rubber debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top rubber debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s front tyres perished and splitting but cords not exposed
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s front tyres perished and splitting but cords not exposed
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear n/s & off/s disc's in such a condition that it is slightly corroded.
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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RIB 969 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 RIB 969, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RIB 969 registered?
RIB 969 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is RIB 969 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RIB 969 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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