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170 SEV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,866 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,386 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front uppers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,787 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,234 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,038 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,663 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres have cracked outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 May 2008 60,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,516 miles

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 26 Jan 2006 47,948 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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170 SEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 170 SEV, 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 170 SEV registered?

170 SEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is 170 SEV safe to buy?

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