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R363 MTL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 MTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,025 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 95,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 94,613 miles

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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 93,138 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 88,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 88,195 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,506 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 82,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 81,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,907 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2012 77,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 75,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 70,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 65,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 61,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 55,865 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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R363 MTL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R363 MTL, 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 R363 MTL registered?

R363 MTL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R363 MTL safe to buy?

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