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R212 JGF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

vehicle underside slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front foglight not working

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 124,214 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 124,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 122,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 120,528 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

Offside Front inner arch corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

Offside Front inner arch corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,166 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,908 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre box outer casing is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 105,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,721 miles

Exhaust centre mount in poor condition and one rubber mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres badly cracked

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

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall cracked / split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steeing linkage

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 96,067 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak from diff unit

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak from diff unit

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,025 miles

REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT(245/45-17)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 84,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 77,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R212 JGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R212 JGF, 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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R212 JGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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