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B2 KEU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 93,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 93,376 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 92,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 92,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 91,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,193 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 88,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 88,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2013 87,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 86,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 85,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 81,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 79,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,637 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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B2 KEU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B2 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

B2 KEU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B2 KEU safe to buy?

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