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R264 VTW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,932 miles

engine oil leak

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges,

Pass 4 Aug 2012 114,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 114,084 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2010 111,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 111,604 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 6 Jul 2009 103,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 92,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,571 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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R264 VTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R264 VTW, 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 R264 VTW registered?

R264 VTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R264 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 VTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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