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E8 CTY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,691 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 75,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,419 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,566 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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E8 CTY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E8 CTY, 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 E8 CTY registered?

E8 CTY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is E8 CTY safe to buy?

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