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R633 GWV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 GWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,341 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,763 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,238 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 9 Sep 2011 48,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyrewearing on inner edge 0/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,357 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R633 GWV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R633 GWV, 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 R633 GWV registered?

R633 GWV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R633 GWV safe to buy?

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