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R420 UUJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 109,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 107,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,136 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,916 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,646 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,088 miles

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN 1.6MM

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO AGE CRACK

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 679,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 679,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,565 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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R420 UUJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R420 UUJ, 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 R420 UUJ registered?

R420 UUJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R420 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 UUJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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