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R562 CGK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,381 miles

Front and rear surframe is cover in underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2024 63,381 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front and rear surframe is cover in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,414 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 62,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Heavily Pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 62,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corner - Corroded holed 330mm away from rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corner - Corroded holed 330mm away from rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 60,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 60,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White light showing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 59,962 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,395 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 58,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,621 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,614 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion at front and rear suspension components underside of vehicle

exhaust centre silencer corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake disc backplates corroded

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/aged

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,954 miles

corrosion at front and rear suspension components underside of vehicle

exhaust centre silencer corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake disc backplates corroded

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/aged

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres starting to crack in tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,485 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,485 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,783 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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R562 CGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R562 CGK, 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 R562 CGK registered?

R562 CGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R562 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 CGK shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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