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R223 JHJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,109 miles

Nearside Front little play on steering arms

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wings corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,120 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,445 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 102,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,711 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 71,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,935 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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R223 JHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 R223 JHJ, 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 R223 JHJ registered?

R223 JHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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