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R931 AEC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 112,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 108,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,335 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,918 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,241 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres weraing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 65,333 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 65,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R931 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R931 AEC, 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 R931 AEC registered?

R931 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R931 AEC safe to buy?

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