MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Chip in offside headlight. Condensation in offside indicator lense.
rear discs corroded and worn
Chip in o/s headlight. Condensation n/s/f indicator.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
number plates changed for test
o/s rear tyre 2mm only
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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R397 OHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R397 OHH, 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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R397 OHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R397 OHH safe to buy?
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