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R522 FOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,513 mi
Last recorded64,513 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,513 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,046 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,375 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,537 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,701 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,750 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,985 miles

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 18 Sep 2007 34,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,295 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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R522 FOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R522 FOJ, 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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How do I check the history of R522 FOJ?

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What year was R522 FOJ registered?

R522 FOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R522 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 FOJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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