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R374 OYS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,905 mi
Last recorded78,905 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,283 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,026 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,236 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,298 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,874 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,874 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R374 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R374 OYS, 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 R374 OYS registered?

R374 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R374 OYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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