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R622 LUD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,490 mi
Last recorded32,490 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 31,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 31,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner and outer edge ,both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured , both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ,worn on inner and outer edge ,both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 29,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured , both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ,worn on inner and outer edge ,both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,172 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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R622 LUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R622 LUD, 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 R622 LUD registered?

R622 LUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R622 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 LUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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