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5 OOE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,940 mi
Last recorded120,940 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 OOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,940 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 120,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp appears to be slightly dim when illuminated

Rear registration plate lights are emitting different coloured light

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,112 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP/BAS (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Suspension strut top mount damaged and holed, also squeaky when steering actuated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe to brake hose appears moist with fluid (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp appears to be slightly dim when illuminated

Rear registration plate lights are emitting different coloured light

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2016 102,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,798 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 96,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 91,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,865 miles

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

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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5 OOE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5 OOE, 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 5 OOE registered?

5 OOE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 5 OOE safe to buy?

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