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C1 NSJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,595 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 83,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,941 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured requires new bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,941 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured requires new bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside All position lamps not working front and rear in operative (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,402 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 80,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,232 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in inner sidewall .

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,429 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,383 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,759 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 59,495 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre slight wall damage

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,342 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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C1 NSJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C1 NSJ, 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

How do I check the history of C1 NSJ?

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What year was C1 NSJ registered?

C1 NSJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is C1 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 NSJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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