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A5 ACP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,021 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,022 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,067 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,316 miles

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

All tyre side walls showing signs of cracking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,963 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,986 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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A5 ACP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 ACP, 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 A5 ACP registered?

A5 ACP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is A5 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 ACP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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