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R130 JWC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,898 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively release handle (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative for pre 2018 vehicle

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively handle deteriorated (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 81,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 76,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,039 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,802 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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R130 JWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R130 JWC, 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 R130 JWC registered?

R130 JWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R130 JWC safe to buy?

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