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A19 LDY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,290 mi
Last recorded220,290 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 220,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion around suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2025 219,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 218,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 217,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2022 217,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 216,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join/hanger area (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

Fail 23 Jul 2021 216,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join/hanger area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

Pass 22 Jul 2020 215,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

drivers inner door handle missing, door operated by cable.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 207,976 miles

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

Nearside inner wing corroded - behind ABS pump

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

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

Offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2018 197,757 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 197,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg within anti-roll bar mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside & offside rear floor pan area's corroding

offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2017 188,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 183,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch area's corroding by ABS pump

Pass 18 Jul 2015 178,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 173,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 167,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 160,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f chassis to front panel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 149,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,821 miles

n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2010 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2009 124,929 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 124,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 117,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,738 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 108,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 108,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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A19 LDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A19 LDY, 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 A19 LDY registered?

A19 LDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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