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R922 SJA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

90,415 mi
Last recorded90,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 SJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 90,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 84,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 82,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,466 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,192 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,966 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,823 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,714 miles

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

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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R922 SJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R922 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

How do I check the history of R922 SJA?

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What year was R922 SJA registered?

R922 SJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R922 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 SJA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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