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R669 ENW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 ENW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 123,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 122,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 121,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 118,641 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 118,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 112,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 110,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion by anti roll bar support (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs very rusty

all four tyres perished cracks in outer side walls

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

fuel pipes from tank very rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,607 miles

all brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion by anti roll bar support (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perished cracks in outer side walls

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

fuel pipes from tank very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,946 miles

both rear hoses starting to perish

exhaust corroded

slight leak from steering damper

slight play both front hubs

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,883 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded,o/s possibly fractured,difficult to assess

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,878 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded,o/s possibly fractured,difficult to assess

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,626 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,833 miles

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

long travel on parking brake

Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,416 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,718 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,309 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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R669 ENW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R669 ENW, 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 R669 ENW registered?

R669 ENW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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