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R862 UOW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,485 mi
Last recorded128,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 128,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 128,191 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 128,187 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,973 miles

Offside Front exhaust mount

Pass 6 May 2016 125,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,988 miles

rear silencer is corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 99,371 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear and bracket missing from front

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,269 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 52,564 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blade in poor condition

front/rear brake pads over 50% worn

Pass 28 May 2009 32,744 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 29,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 29,842 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 27,949 miles

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

front/rear registration plates,space between figuers/letters over minimum ,double that of space betwwen any letter/figure

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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R862 UOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R862 UOW, 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 R862 UOW registered?

R862 UOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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