MOT Status
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118,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres perishing on outer edges + wearing on inner edges
front brake discs corroded on inner faces (nearside worst
fuel cap strap incomplete
misting of oil around nearside front of engine + lower rear + oil around rear axle
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn close on inner edges of the tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not down to cord
offside rear disc slightly scored and corroded
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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RIW 27 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 RIW 27, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RIW 27 registered?
RIW 27 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2004.
Is RIW 27 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RIW 27 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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