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R113 KMV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,600 mi
Last recorded115,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 KMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 114,952 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (Both sides) (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber is corroded.

Rear Exhaust section is corroded.

Rear General corrosion on subframe/ suspension components.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,909 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 114,907 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,277 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 113,130 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,397 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting bracket at gearbox broken

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,659 miles

both bonnet catches rusty & sticking

exhaust rusty

exhaust tail pipes damaged

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear brake discs rusty

reverse light switch poor

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,317 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,154 miles

centre rear exhaust rusty & thin

exhaust tail pipes in poor damaged condition

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2011 110,513 miles

A/C not working

exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition

o/s bonnet catch not latching

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 7 Jul 2011 110,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

A/C not working

exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition

o/s bonnet catch not latching

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 6 Oct 2009 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 97,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 90,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 84,025 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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R113 KMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc 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 R113 KMV, 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 R113 KMV registered?

R113 KMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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