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R464 BVS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,137 mi
Last recorded123,137 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 123,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,134 miles

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

undertray engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,050 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front pipe mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 107,966 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front pipe mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,762 miles

Central Rear Eye level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,288 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,344 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2012 80,329 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 77,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,418 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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R464 BVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R464 BVS, 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 R464 BVS registered?

R464 BVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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