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R515 RJU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,835 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Overall under body surface corrosion.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,819 miles

centre silencer poor condition

some corrosion of near side front road spring

Pass 22 May 2014 53,852 miles

N/s/r tyre wall damaged (outer).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 53,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

N/s/r tyre wall damaged (outer).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,957 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 36,483 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside headlamp lens damaged(condensation inside headlamp).

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,206 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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R515 RJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R515 RJU, 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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R515 RJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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