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R677 DNV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 71,699 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,598 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 71,300 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,964 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,448 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,316 miles

Rear metal petrol pipes some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear petrol metal pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,913 miles

Nearside Rear some corrosion to metal petrol pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,197 miles

both front inner wing brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,862 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R677 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R677 DNV, 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 R677 DNV registered?

R677 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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