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R313 STP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,696 mi
Last recorded34,696 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 34,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 32,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 30,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 30,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 30,142 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing missing at time of test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,189 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,619 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 23,234 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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R313 STP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R313 STP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R313 STP?

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What year was R313 STP registered?

R313 STP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R313 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 STP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R313 STP have outstanding finance?

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