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B500 AMG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,348 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 90,375 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,093 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,354 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 89,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,829 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 82,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2010 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 80,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 78,905 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 77,855 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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B500 AMG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B500 AMG, 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 B500 AMG registered?

B500 AMG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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