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R15 SMD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,265 mi
Last recorded48,265 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,265 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 48,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,019 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 48,019 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,468 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 47,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,038 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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R15 SMD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R15 SMD, 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 R15 SMD registered?

R15 SMD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R15 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 SMD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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