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A1 GYK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 58,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 58,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs all round are pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs all round are pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,110 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 53,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,059 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 May 2016 53,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure interior mirror (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,657 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre Valve stem staring to crack

Pass 30 May 2013 50,388 miles

both rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2013 50,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

offside washer jet mis-aligned

rear tyre pressures are low

Pass 25 May 2012 48,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 48,875 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,220 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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A1 GYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A1 GYK, 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 A1 GYK registered?

A1 GYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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