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R332 VJO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,632 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,959 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 98,657 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 98,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,316 miles

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

rear discs corroded

under bonnet sound proofing mat loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs corroded

under bonnet sound proofing mat loose

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 144,491 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 144,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 132,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 113,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VJO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R332 VJO, 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 VJO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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