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R782 CTU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,756 mi
Last recorded58,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,504 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,251 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,541 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,781 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 47,777 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,507 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 37,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,768 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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R782 CTU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R782 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R782 CTU?

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What year was R782 CTU registered?

R782 CTU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R782 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 CTU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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