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R822 WAN

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (in wheel housing) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,232 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Has light corrosion to various parts of the pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,682 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,498 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 93,449 miles

Power steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,185 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 93,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,562 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,359 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 91,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,630 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,868 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,875 miles

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

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)

front brake discs low

Fail 6 Aug 2010 87,875 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

front brake discs low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,982 miles

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 70,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R822 WAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 R822 WAN, 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 R822 WAN registered?

R822 WAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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