MOT Status
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46,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pads worn
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to nearside rear and offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r lamp cracked
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/r lamp cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre sidewall perishing, and tyre going slightly out of shape
parking brake travel close to limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
car sat around very moldy all over
exausy cats noisey
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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RJB 400 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 RJB 400, 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 RJB 400 registered?
RJB 400 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1997.
Is RJB 400 safe to buy?
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