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R933 AEC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,237 mi
Last recorded170,237 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 170,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 160,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 147,874 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 147,874 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point/rear stabiliser bar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded form fuel filter to tank ()

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,415 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear centre light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 140,109 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 140,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor pan chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor pan chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 135,171 miles

slight corrosion in middle exhaust box

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,806 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s & N/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded near tank

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,054 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 7 May 2014 114,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,698 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.4mm

poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,216 miles

both front indicator bulbs becoming white

both rear tyre treads on 3.0mm

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,230 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer sills have plastic covers fitted

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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R933 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R933 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.

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R933 AEC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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