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B16 OYS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,799 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in underseal or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,765 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in underseal or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside and suspension components

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside and suspension components

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension is lower on r/h side

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,325 miles

Centre exhaust box, outer skin deteriorated.

Nearside front wheel arch slightly deteriorated by corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,102 miles

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

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Mud flap. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front whishbone mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring arms. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle underside, general surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,320 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake binding very slightly

rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,312 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,098 miles

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

exhaust outer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,848 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding slightly

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,463 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes at rear corroding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,613 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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B16 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B16 OYS, 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 B16 OYS registered?

B16 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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