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R451 VCC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,636 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,238 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 55,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,692 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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R451 VCC 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 90.5%.

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 R451 VCC, 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 R451 VCC registered?

R451 VCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R451 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 VCC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R451 VCC have outstanding finance?

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