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R31 LRS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 LRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over underside areas and components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,858 miles

light corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,801 miles

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

light corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sitting on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some underside areas rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,490 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside areas have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet with oil on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,090 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured all front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged bulb red (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all suspention componets are slightly coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,427 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,511 miles

all suspention components have surface rust

all tyres 3mm o/s/r has small cut on inner side wall

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,459 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,438 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 39,539 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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R31 LRS 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 87%.

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 R31 LRS, 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 R31 LRS registered?

R31 LRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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