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CAZ 9189

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 9189
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 102,907 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,486 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

inter. mirror is missing

rear subframe is corroded

tyre is in a poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

offside front and both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to a damaged sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

offside front and both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,316 miles

exhaust emission struggled at 1st but then came within range requires attention

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust deteriorated

offside rear floor corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,910 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bar corroded

offside rear disc pitted

offside rear floor corroded by jacking point

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,956 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play n\s steering idler arm bush

Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,956 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play n\s steering idler arm bush

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,419 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 65,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,942 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 40,940 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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CAZ 9189 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 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 CAZ 9189, 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 CAZ 9189 registered?

CAZ 9189 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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