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R109 UWE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 UWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,032 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,019 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,902 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 79,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 77,694 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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R109 UWE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R109 UWE, 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 R109 UWE registered?

R109 UWE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R109 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 UWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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