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R463 YKO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,297 mi
Last recorded65,297 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 62,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,710 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,261 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,657 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,212 miles

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

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

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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R463 YKO 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 95.2%.

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 R463 YKO, 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 R463 YKO registered?

R463 YKO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R463 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 YKO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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