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R105 WAV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 137,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering damper appears to have considerable play, especially on full lock

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 135,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 135,822 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under passenger seat base (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

front wiper smearing

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 130,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blade appears quite poor at clearing the screen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage/cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 128,609 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 123,767 miles

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

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

reverse light on operative

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,088 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,719 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 78,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 17 Nov 2006 76,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 72,472 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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R105 WAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R105 WAV, 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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R105 WAV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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