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R808 JFH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,316 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 70,293 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,382 miles

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,010 miles

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

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

oil leak around rear axle

seat belt light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 48,616 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,055 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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R808 JFH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R808 JFH, 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 R808 JFH registered?

R808 JFH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R808 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 JFH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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