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304 LRL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration304 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,066 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,986 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,631 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cwntre silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,260 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slight scoring

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 83,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front flasher lamp incomplete

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres close to limet

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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304 LRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 304 LRL, 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 304 LRL registered?

304 LRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 304 LRL safe to buy?

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