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R117 EPN

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 49,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 47,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,847 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 36,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop not working

Pass 20 May 2015 32,801 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 28,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 28,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 23,481 miles

All tyres perishing

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 23,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres perishing

N/S/F lower ball joint gator split

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,993 miles

all brake discs corroded

oil leak of engine area

parking brake travel, but still has a reserve

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,712 miles

rear tyres are starting to get low

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,706 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres are starting to get low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,092 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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R117 EPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R117 EPN, 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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R117 EPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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