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R332 HSC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,769 mi
Last recorded127,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,769 miles

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

Rear Offside and nearside suspension corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Offside and nearside suspension corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,891 miles

Rear subframe/ suspension arms slight corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 114,563 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,902 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

vehicle under trays covering some components

Fail 22 Jul 2020 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

vehicle under trays covering some components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,007 miles

Front slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,253 miles

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

Central Front under shield covering some components

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,759 miles

Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear brake pads appear low.

N/S indicator side repeater slightly discoloured

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in N/S steering track rod end

Under-trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,808 miles

both front top mounts bushes slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see outer sills

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,532 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2008 78,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2007 70,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 70,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,576 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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R332 HSC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R332 HSC, 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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R332 HSC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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