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R45 UET

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,083 miles

Corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,162 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,826 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,007 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 103,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,150 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel hose damaged from fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,205 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner & outer & bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,023 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer & bar corroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Rear brake discs wearing thin & badly corroded on inside face.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,196 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,915 miles

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,616 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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R45 UET is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R45 UET, 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 R45 UET registered?

R45 UET is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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