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R482 TJR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 TJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 104,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 102,294 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,735 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,404 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front exhaust mout insecure

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front exhaust mout insecure

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,495 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,105 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust box slight corroded

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,616 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns hand brake performance low

nsf indicator colour fading

osf wing repeater colour fading

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,858 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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R482 TJR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R482 TJR, 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 R482 TJR registered?

R482 TJR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R482 TJR safe to buy?

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