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C7 HEX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,354 mi
Last recorded154,354 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 154,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,453 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 151,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,697 miles

NSF + OSF inner wheel arches corroded near antiroll bar mounting (suspect non structural)

Pass 16 Sep 2020 148,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 122,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,332 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,659 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,626 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,447 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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C7 HEX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C7 HEX, 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 C7 HEX registered?

C7 HEX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is C7 HEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HEX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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