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5 RSH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,510 mi
Last recorded67,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 67,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,143 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,213 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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5 RSH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 5 RSH, 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 5 RSH registered?

5 RSH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 5 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 RSH 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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