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R682 HNE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,622 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,239 miles

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,207 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,784 miles

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

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

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 HNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R682 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

R682 HNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R682 HNE safe to buy?

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