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1111 XL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,094 mi
Last recorded29,094 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 XL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 29,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 28,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,819 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front Fluid suspension pipes/hoses to shockers damp

Pass 2 May 2013 28,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,336 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,336 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,155 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,017 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 27,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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1111 XL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1111 XL, 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 1111 XL registered?

1111 XL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 1111 XL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1111 XL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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