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R344 SLL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 89,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 89,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,591 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,504 miles

both outer sills covered

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,501 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,485 miles

nearside front indicator lens damage

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,150 miles

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)

srs light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,131 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing low

rear diff leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,802 miles

engine under shield fitted at time of test

o/s wing repeater bulb fading to white recommend replacement

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering idler arm bushes

slight water damage to rear no plate

srs warning lamp on

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,466 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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R344 SLL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R344 SLL, 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

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What year was R344 SLL registered?

R344 SLL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R344 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 SLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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