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R860 UJH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2022 96,407 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 May 2021 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust poor condition

ign switch faulty

o/s/ outer TRE dust cover deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2021 95,491 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rubbers on steering link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust poor condition

ign switch faulty

Pass 7 May 2019 94,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 94,102 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,068 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 92,181 miles

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

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

dash lights not working

Fail 11 May 2017 92,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

dash lights not working

Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,063 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,063 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,758 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,615 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,615 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,772 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,111 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,139 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drive belt perished

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2006 78,552 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belt perished

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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R860 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R860 UJH, 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 R860 UJH registered?

R860 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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