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B7 HKA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,330 mi
Last recorded26,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 HKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 26,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 26,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 26,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 26,101 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 26,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,048 miles

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

both front + offside rear tyres 15 years old

brake performance only just good enough for MOT pass

Fail 1 Feb 2022 26,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front + offside rear tyres 15 years old

brake performance only just good enough for MOT pass

Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 25,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 24,921 miles

All tyres eleven years old.

Car is showing a roof fault.

Nearside Front Steering idler arm has play in bush.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 24,921 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres eleven years old.

Car is showing a roof fault.

Nearside Front Steering idler arm has play in bush.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,468 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,719 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,719 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B7 HKA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B7 HKA, 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 B7 HKA registered?

B7 HKA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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