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R601 LGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,212 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,834 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 55,224 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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R601 LGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R601 LGC, 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 R601 LGC registered?

R601 LGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 1997.

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