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R673 OGN

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,460 mi
Last recorded9,460 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 9,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 9,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 9,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 9,323 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 9,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 9,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 9,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 9,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,015 miles

light cracking in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 8,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,479 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 8,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,345 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint protective covers split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,653 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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R673 OGN 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 90.9%.

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 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 R673 OGN, 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 R673 OGN registered?

R673 OGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R673 OGN safe to buy?

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