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R652 JKO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front anti-roll bars getting corroded and bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front brake discs getting corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear brake discs getting corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 77,999 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both inop (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,168 miles

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

diff pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 10 May 2016 76,168 miles

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

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

Fail 29 Apr 2016 76,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,541 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking in tread area

cracking on both rear flexi brake hoses

front brake discs are scorred and pitted on inner disc faces

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,355 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses showing slight cracking

slight movement at o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,757 miles

some metal brake pipes are coated in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,279 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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R652 JKO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R652 JKO, 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 R652 JKO registered?

R652 JKO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R652 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 JKO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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