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R147 OBF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and flexible hose ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Just passed emissions on fast idle test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and suspension components heavily waxoiled

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and flexible hose ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Just passed emissions on fast idle test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and suspension components heavily waxoiled

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody, all suspension components and brake pipes heavily undersealed/waxoiled.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,232 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,438 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,423 miles

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

Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 79,385 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,047 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R147 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R147 OBF, 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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R147 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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