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R347 SCF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 SCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,275 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from rear differential

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,991 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 53,228 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 52,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,722 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)

Pass 12 May 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,952 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

rear diff.slightly damp

rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

suspension starting to rust

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,262 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

suspension, coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,815 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

rear diff slight leak

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,405 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear diff slight leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,802 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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R347 SCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R347 SCF, 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 R347 SCF registered?

R347 SCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R347 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 SCF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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