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660 DKR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,606 mi
Last recorded86,606 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration660 DKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 86,605 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged "ABS Ring partially cracked" (1.6 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 78,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged "ABS Ring partially crcaked" (1.6 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,079 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 77,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 76,602 miles

centre silencer deterioated

nearside & offside rear suspension pipes slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 76,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre silencer deterioated

nearside & offside rear suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 78,029 miles

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

nearside & offside suspension pipes slight corrosion

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 21 May 2013 74,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 74,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Coolant cap leaking passed seal

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside bonnet catch not hold lock

Primary rear silencer, mount missing

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

Various hydraulic suspension pipes corroded but not seriously weakened

Various rear bushes have slightly deteriated but no play found

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,983 miles

nearside & offside rear steel brake pipes to flexibles slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,194 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 61,191 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,003 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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660 DKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 660 DKR, 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 660 DKR registered?

660 DKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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