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R68 OJM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,003 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,407 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,223 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,472 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 118,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 122,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 92,627 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,778 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

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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R68 OJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R68 OJM, 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 R68 OJM registered?

R68 OJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R68 OJM safe to buy?

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