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25 APR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,935 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,272 miles

front tyres 18year old

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edges

rear tyres 17year old

Pass 18 May 2023 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,111 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,816 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension bush's perishing

slight movement to nearside front steering drop arm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,432 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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25 APR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 25 APR, 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 25 APR registered?

25 APR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is 25 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 APR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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