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R210 JOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,346 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 102,346 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,901 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 25 Apr 2025 101,901 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,971 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,100 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,319 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 88,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear arm mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 88,156 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 88,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexy hose excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main runs (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside, to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside wearing on the inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside, to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,444 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust centre box poor

front tyres worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,479 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,313 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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R210 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R210 JOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R210 JOJ registered?

R210 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R210 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 JOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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