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H4 TDR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,316 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,538 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,711 miles

advised - slight mark on front registration plate.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,859 miles

both front and os rear tyre low tread

slight damage to front number plate

slight play os and ns front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2005 20,663 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 20,663 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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H4 TDR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 H4 TDR, 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 H4 TDR registered?

H4 TDR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is H4 TDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 TDR 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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