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C5 GMK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,553 mi
Last recorded162,553 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 159,261 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,366 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 150,936 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,992 miles

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

Rear rear box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 145,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear rear box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 140,785 miles

Nearside Front steering idler bushes slight play

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 136,162 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 136,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 133,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,622 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 125,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 122,325 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 113,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 111,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 107,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 105,131 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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C5 GMK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C5 GMK, 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 C5 GMK registered?

C5 GMK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 GMK safe to buy?

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