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R259 DNB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Turquoise Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 DNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,998 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,337 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,075 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,390 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 87,361 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,717 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,516 miles

movement in steering

rear brake hoses perished

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,516 miles

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

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

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering

rear brake hoses perished

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,272 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy wear front brake discs

slight damage windscreen outside of swept area

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight play steeriong joints

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy wear front brake discs

slight damage windscreen outside of swept area

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight play steeriong joints

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,068 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front number plate cracked

slight damage windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,068 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

slight damage windscreen

suspect rear brake disc inner faces are scored

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

sill covers and undertray fitted

slight damage front bumper

slight damage front number plate

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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R259 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Turquoise with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 DNB, 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 R259 DNB registered?

R259 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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