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R746 GGJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 49,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 48,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,193 miles

n/s/r tyre tread perishing and cracking and inner side wall worn and poor (Borderline Advise attention

o/s/r tyre tread perishing and starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,617 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,426 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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R746 GGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R746 GGJ, 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 R746 GGJ registered?

R746 GGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R746 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R746 GGJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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