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1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,735 mi
Last recorded39,735 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 39,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 7 years old

Offside Rear Tyre 15 years old & 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,989 miles

Front BOTH front tyres 11 years old

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 6 years old

Offside Rear Tyre 14 years old & 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,462 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres 10 years old & slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old & slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,660 miles

Both front tyres 9 years old

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre 12 years old

Over sills fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,431 miles

BOTH front tyres 8 years old

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Over sills fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,287 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,576 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,Perished on sidewall & 17yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Over sills fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,975 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Sidewall perished & 16yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Over sills fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,698 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,627 miles

Belly pan fitted

Front pads getting low

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Rear diff oil leaks

Slight screen damage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,519 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Slight oil leaks rear diff

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,217 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Full sill covers fitted

Rear diff oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,278 miles

oil leaks to rear diff.

slight corrosion to brake discs.

slight play to steering idler bush.

stonechip to windscreen.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,811 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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38 KEN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 38 KEN, 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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38 KEN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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