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R682 DKO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,534 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,589 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight perished vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight perished vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,641 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,494 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall perished and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre inner side wall perished and cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,087 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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R682 DKO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R682 DKO, 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 R682 DKO registered?

R682 DKO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R682 DKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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