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R283 TKR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,637 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 93,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,441 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 83,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 78,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 74,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,172 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 64,490 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 64,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,146 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side rear tyre low 2mm ok for 3000 miles

rear number plate start to deteriat

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,951 miles

near side rear tyre low 2mm ok for 3000 miles

rear number plate start to deteriat

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,798 miles

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,323 miles

Rear number plate beginning to disfigure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,906 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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R283 TKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R283 TKR, 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 R283 TKR registered?

R283 TKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R283 TKR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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