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C8 TMM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,413 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 78,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,375 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,349 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 73,575 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 73,575 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,948 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 64,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,198 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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C8 TMM 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 80%.

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 C8 TMM, 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 C8 TMM registered?

C8 TMM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is C8 TMM safe to buy?

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