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R837 SJA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 SJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,105 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 99,105 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,426 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 90,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,359 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,314 miles

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

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

front discs and pads are worn

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

oil in engine under tray

rear diff seal is damp ov oil

wiper blade

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,314 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads are worn

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

oil in engine under tray

rear diff seal is damp ov oil

wiper blade

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,272 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 70,272 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 65,974 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 65,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,786 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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R837 SJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R837 SJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R837 SJA registered?

R837 SJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R837 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 SJA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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