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R877 ORU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 105,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 101,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 100,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 100,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,830 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 3 Apr 2008 89,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,567 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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R877 ORU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R877 ORU, 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 R877 ORU registered?

R877 ORU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R877 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 ORU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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