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R376 CUM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 CUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,095 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,290 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,279 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose loose in support bracket

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front brake hose loose in support bracket

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,377 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

various parts under car covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,891 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2018 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,147 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,644 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear brake pad locking device coming adrift?

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,515 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,978 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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R376 CUM 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 85%.

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 R376 CUM, 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 R376 CUM registered?

R376 CUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R376 CUM safe to buy?

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