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R7 GSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,861 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,547 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,017 miles

exhaust main silencer in poor condition .not leaking

o/s rear brake back plate bent

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,987 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,756 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,756 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 81,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres distorted and perishing

tyre size 275/35x18

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

rear brake pipe n/s to o/s covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2011 110,183 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2010 109,265 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2009 108,013 miles

exhaust in poor condition and centre mount is broken

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 103,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

steering joints slight play †o/s mirror loose

Fail 3 May 2006 103,611 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s mirror loose

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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R7 GSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R7 GSL, 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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R7 GSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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