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R477 WKW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,157 mi
Last recorded35,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 35,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

steering damper light misting of oil

Pass 30 May 2018 34,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,820 miles

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

center stop n/w

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,487 miles

Front brake pads low

n/s/f and o/s/f strenghtening bar rubbers broken

Pass 21 May 2010 28,254 miles

Front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,440 miles

Front brake pads half worn

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,348 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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R477 WKW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R477 WKW, 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 R477 WKW registered?

R477 WKW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R477 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 WKW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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