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R6 CRH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 CRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,512 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 61,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,052 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread of n\s\r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,186 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 57,186 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,641 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,353 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,134 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 22,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R6 CRH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R6 CRH, 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 R6 CRH registered?

R6 CRH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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