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R355 JVW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 92,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 90,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 88,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 84,417 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,726 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in both outer anti-roll bar bushes, not to excess.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear 2nd from last rear exhaust box showing corrosion, not to excess.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt snapped. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in both outer anti-roll bar bushes, not to excess.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear 2nd from last rear exhaust box showing corrosion, not to excess.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,386 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage on inside

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,386 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage on inside

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

Pass 22 May 2013 75,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Steering box damp.

Fail 21 May 2013 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Steering box damp.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,558 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 59,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,010 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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R355 JVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R355 JVW, 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 R355 JVW registered?

R355 JVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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