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D23 BNS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,762 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,280 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 188,252 miles

Both of the front suspension top strut mounts are starting to split.

Both of the front tyres are starting to perrish.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

The gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket is corroded.

The second exhaust silencer is corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,279 miles

oil leak

r/n/s tyre worn to 4mm

exhaust very rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,158 miles

emitions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

front pads appear 70% worn

oil leak

wet and icy test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,065 miles

exhaust rusty

wet test

Fail 16 Jan 2009 74,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

wet test

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,253 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 66,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust rusty

wiper poor

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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D23 BNS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D23 BNS, 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 D23 BNS registered?

D23 BNS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D23 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 BNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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