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R579 YWC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,992 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,386 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres deteriated and worn close to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,318 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres deteriated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,466 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,549 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,792 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006
Fail 18 Jan 2006 47,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R579 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R579 YWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R579 YWC registered?

R579 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R579 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 YWC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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