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B2 BOU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,011 mi
Last recorded63,011 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,011 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,309 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 61,557 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop lamp not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,521 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,494 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 50,490 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,393 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,332 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 41,866 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

different road wheels fit to front

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,306 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,305 miles

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

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

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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B2 BOU 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 79.2%.

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 B2 BOU, 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 B2 BOU registered?

B2 BOU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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