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R376 DBD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,588 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,799 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,079 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Steering box slight leak

Fail 12 Apr 2023 112,694 miles

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

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

Steering box slight leak

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,686 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))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,192 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight oil from steering box area

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,657 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroding

front ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,749 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn on inner edges

water ingress in nearside front indicator

Fail 13 Jun 2017 101,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn on inner edges

water ingress in nearside front indicator

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 97,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 92,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,955 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 DBD 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 DBD, 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 DBD registered?

R376 DBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R376 DBD safe to buy?

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