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D5 RER

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,638 miles

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

front exhaust clamp broken system still secure

front o/s/f brake discs corroded inner face

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,499 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2024 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,862 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2021 86,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,672 miles

Exhaust silencer has flaking corrosion on edges but not leaking

Some components obscured by plastic under body cover panels

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,271 miles

Slight flaking corrosion exhaust rear sections

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear approaching tread limits [1.6mm] 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2009 44,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,604 miles

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake pads worn

front tyres at 3mm and have light perish craks in tread

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,824 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undershield fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2006 38,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undershield fitted

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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D5 RER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D5 RER, 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 D5 RER registered?

D5 RER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is D5 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 RER shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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