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R868 JHJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,493 mi
Last recorded62,493 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 62,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 62,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,755 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,871 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER EDAGE & O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 52,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,987 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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R868 JHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R868 JHJ, 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 R868 JHJ registered?

R868 JHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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