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R4 KRB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,767 mi
Last recorded48,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,672 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear seatbelt stork casing broken but not affecting operation

Rear brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

misting of oil from steering damper

oil leak from n/s/r drive shaft / diff seal

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,134 miles

both rear discs worn

light corrosion to rear suspension and exhaust system

Pass 21 May 2014 46,767 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,114 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge and perished/cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,339 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall in very poor condtion

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,830 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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R4 KRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 KRB, 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 R4 KRB registered?

R4 KRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R4 KRB safe to buy?

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