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R160 ACC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,108 mi
Last recorded39,108 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 39,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,059 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,847 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R160 ACC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R160 ACC, 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 R160 ACC registered?

R160 ACC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R160 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 ACC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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