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R703 BMX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,528 mi
Last recorded117,528 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 BMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 117,528 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,011 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside no plate lamp dull

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Nov 2025 111,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside no plate lamp dull

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,334 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside no plate lamp dull

Nearside side repeater lens cover missing

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust tail pipes missing / system corroded

front grill damaged

reverse lights inop

Fail 26 Nov 2024 106,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working lens cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside no plate lamp dull

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust tail pipes missing / system corroded

front grill damaged

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,982 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipes missing

front grill damaged

no plate lamps dull

Fail 22 Nov 2023 102,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipes missing

front grill damaged

no plate lamps dull

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,838 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded / back box tips missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,727 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush bracket snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damage / run flat / inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded / back box tips missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,879 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear tailpipes missing

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 88,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,547 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 75,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion rear exhaust ( back box )

offside front spot/driving light not working

oil leak at rear differential bearing oil seal.

wiper poor

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,207 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)

advise damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,354 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside headlamp glass

offside front spot inoperative

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wear to inner edge

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,023 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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R703 BMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R703 BMX, 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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R703 BMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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