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BNZ 9732

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9732
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,528 miles

light corrosion all underbody

Pass 18 May 2023 77,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded off but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off but secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

fuel cap seal slightly perished

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,384 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings corroded off, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off, bumper still secure

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 76,384 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings corroded off, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off, bumper still secure

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,949 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,650 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 68,770 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,868 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre silencer is corroded and deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,449 miles

exhaust mounts are fractured in 3 places - system is still supported & secure

exhaust silencer is heavily corroded & deteriorated

offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes are corroded - going to flexi hoses

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,676 miles

front & rear No plates are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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BNZ 9732 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BNZ 9732, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 9732 registered?

BNZ 9732 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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