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R779 UOT

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,432 mi
Last recorded108,432 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 UOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 108,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension pipe corroded above plastic cover also has grease on it so not fully able to check also 4x rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

rear diff damp with oil

rear tyres 20 years old

side skirts and belly pan fitted

slight oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket area

Fail 25 Aug 2026 108,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture suspension pipe mounting nut has snapped out of body and the bracket is rubbing on brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported suspension pipe bracket bolt has snapped of body on this one it holds the brake flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension pipe corroded above plastic cover also has grease on it so not fully able to check also 4x rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

rear diff damp with oil

rear tyres 20 years old

side skirts and belly pan fitted

slight oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket area

Pass 14 Aug 2025 108,250 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 19 YEARS OLD

oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket

rear diff damp with oil

rear suspension components starting to corrode

side skirts and belly pan fitted

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 1 Aug 2025 108,178 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES 19 YEARS OLD

oil leak from n/s rocker cover gasket

rear diff damp with oil

rear suspension components starting to corrode

side skirts and belly pan fitted

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,775 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,312 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 107,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,121 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,977 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,355 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Various fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,534 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 995,584 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 995,584 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,038 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,634 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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R779 UOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R779 UOT, 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 R779 UOT registered?

R779 UOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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