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R829 PEO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 96,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective box before rear axle mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 87,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,860 miles

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

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 7 May 2021 80,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,530 miles

N/S/F ball joint cover slit

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,155 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes have previously been greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipe`s greased not seen

exhust corroding but not blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,833 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,767 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,311 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,005 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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R829 PEO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R829 PEO, 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 R829 PEO registered?

R829 PEO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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