MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,803 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wiper blade split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside bonnet catch not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake pipes waxoyled unable to fully check
coverd in underseal under car not allowing full inspection
front pads low
poor fitting to front to rear brake pipe
all car undersealed not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components
front pads look slightly low
nail in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S290 DBR is a 1998 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 88%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 S290 DBR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S290 DBR registered?
S290 DBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1998.
Is S290 DBR safe to buy?
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