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D1 DNB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 DNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 142,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 142,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,364 miles

Brake pad warning lamp flashes intermittently, brakes that are visible appear ok.

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism requires attention

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,657 miles

Exhaust corroded

Movement in nearside front top suspension mounting

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box arm joint gaiter on track control arm deteriorated

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2024 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Movement in nearside front top suspension mounting

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box arm joint gaiter on track control arm deteriorated

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,668 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre wearing lower on outer edges and outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Nearside rear suspension spring corroded

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front suspension spring corroded

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Nearside rear suspension spring corroded

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front suspension spring corroded

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre tread 'getting' low

Rear sub-frame corroded and mountings perished

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre tread 'getting' low

Rear sub-frame corroded and mountings perished

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 131,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear suspension spring corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/wing badly corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills covered

centre brake light not working

exhaust corroded

petrol cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/wing badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills covered

centre brake light not working

exhaust corroded

petrol cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,251 miles

Both outer sills covered

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar mountings

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,804 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON

Both outer sills covered

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Nearside rear and both front suspension springs corroded

Petrol cap seal perished

Rear brake operation/balance requires attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear Brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 124,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON

Both outer sills covered

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Nearside rear and both front suspension springs corroded

Petrol cap seal perished

Rear brake operation/balance requires attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear Brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,384 miles

Both front and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Brake pedal spongey?

Exhaust corroded

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread split. ATT soon

Sills covered

Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,384 miles

Both front and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Brake pedal spongey?

Exhaust corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread split. ATT soon

Sills covered

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,371 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front tyre treads wearing low

High spots noted of rear brake discs during brake roller test

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar links

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear seat squab not fitted

Uneven wear offside rear tyre and inner side wall has a cut (Att soon)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake pedal spongy

Front tyre treads wearing low

High spots noted of rear brake discs during brake roller test

Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar links

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seat squab not fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,908 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 109,312 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to osf lower panel under front bumper

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,312 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to osf lower panel under front bumper

Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,238 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some travel on foot brake

Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,146 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,706 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2009 74,749 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,749 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr light slightly damaged

osf side light dim

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,704 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 49,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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D1 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D1 DNB, 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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D1 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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