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B22 JSR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (26 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,883 mi
Last recorded17,883 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 JSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

26 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 17,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 17,841 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 43,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Body has a slight projection caused by damage, bumper cover near headlamp

Nearside Front tyre has deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2017 12,642 miles

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,589 miles

Nearside Rear Belt buckle housing missing (sharp edges)

Offside Rear Belt buckle housing missing (sharp edges)

Pass 18 May 2016 11,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,671 miles

NSF has cut in tread not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

NSR has cut in tread not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

NSR tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR Seat Belt Buckle Housing Cracked/Damaged

OSR tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,087 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 9,242 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall within the requirements.

Offside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall within the requirements.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,657 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,767 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,918 miles

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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B22 JSR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B22 JSR, 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 B22 JSR registered?

B22 JSR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B22 JSR safe to buy?

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