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R754 RVJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,218 mi
Last recorded168,218 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,218 miles

N/s/r tyre has the inside fitted to the outside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 167,530 miles

N/s/r tyre has the inside fitted to outside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 167,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 167,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 166,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 164,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 164,160 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)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 163,405 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,405 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)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 161,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 158,863 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 152,546 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 3 Feb 2014 160,980 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 143,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 123,712 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 123,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 109,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 109,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,607 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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R754 RVJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R754 RVJ, 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 R754 RVJ registered?

R754 RVJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R754 RVJ safe to buy?

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