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R811 PDP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,694 mi
Last recorded175,694 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 PDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 175,694 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 175,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 175,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch.(Anti roll bar mounting area). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch,(anti roll bar mounting). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 174,558 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear tyres perished and cracked with age

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 173,781 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 173,781 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 172,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front & rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on inner edges 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,639 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Both at rear axle area (7.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 158,709 miles

CAT function poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 158,709 miles

CAT function poor

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 166,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 166,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 165,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 164,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 164,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 162,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 162,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 159,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 158,048 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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R811 PDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R811 PDP, 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 R811 PDP registered?

R811 PDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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