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R828 WNO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 WNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,322 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,693 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,685 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,487 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,292 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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R828 WNO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R828 WNO, 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 R828 WNO registered?

R828 WNO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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