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R30 OHD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 65,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,949 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2024 64,808 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 64,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dusty cover clip missing.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,521 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,315 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 64,315 miles

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,241 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres, tread worn out inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,152 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,268 miles

Oil leak

front and rear tyres worn low on edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres worn low on edges.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 50,780 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear NUMBER PLATE DELAM

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,780 miles

rear NUMBER PLATE DELAM

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,560 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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R30 OHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R30 OHD, 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 R30 OHD registered?

R30 OHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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