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R648 KFS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,272 mi
Last recorded186,272 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 KFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2020 186,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 184,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 176,117 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 173,152 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 163,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake cables outer casings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,117 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded & weak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wheel alignment reqd

Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 75,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 63,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 51,884 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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R648 KFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R648 KFS, 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 R648 KFS registered?

R648 KFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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