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B4 WPB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 WPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 64,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wiper not parking properly (4.1.4 (b))

battery light on

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,278 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,042 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 63,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 63,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 63,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 63,058 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 63,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 62,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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B4 WPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B4 WPB, 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 B4 WPB registered?

B4 WPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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