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JIW 3935

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 3935
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,577 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park lever travel

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,140 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of central track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And Offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel stains around filter Area but no leakage detected.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,277 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,326 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2009 71,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,176 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 57,991 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 57,991 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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JIW 3935 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 JIW 3935, 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 JIW 3935 registered?

JIW 3935 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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