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R790 WBK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 WBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,044 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 47,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish/ crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,768 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,768 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split between the treads

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split between the treads

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear very small split between tread

Rear slight surface rust on the rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 39,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,400 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,034 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face.

both front tyres cracking and down to 2mm tread depth on outer edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face.

both front tyres cracking and down to 2mm tread depth on outer edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres surface tread cracking.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,189 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 32,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 30,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R790 WBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R790 WBK, 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 R790 WBK registered?

R790 WBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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