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L25 JHR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 44,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,192 miles

both front lower ball joints dust covers split and perished

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,763 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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L25 JHR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 L25 JHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L25 JHR registered?

L25 JHR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L25 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 JHR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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