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R778 GRL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 GRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,039 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 95,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge, Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,891 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,814 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,783 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt central (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,463 miles

nearside front mudflap loose

some brake pipes and other suspension components hard to check

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,229 miles

cant see rear inner brake pads and other components due to covers

play in front wheel bearings

play in n/s steering arm ball joint

Fail 1 Aug 2008 54,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

cant see rear inner brake pads and other components due to covers

play in front wheel bearings

play in n/s steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,940 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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R778 GRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R778 GRL, 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 R778 GRL registered?

R778 GRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R778 GRL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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