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R665 VOM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 107,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Not all high level brake bulbs are illuminated.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 106,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side and off side front brake discs slight wear

near side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,655 miles

Nearside Front 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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R665 VOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R665 VOM, 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 R665 VOM registered?

R665 VOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R665 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 VOM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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