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EUA 1T

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,624 mi
Last recorded133,624 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUA 1T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 133,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 133,045 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 131,805 miles

Slight oil leak from under engine

Pass 16 May 2022 124,466 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 124,465 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking/pershing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,670 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking/pershing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,685 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,022 miles

offside rear (outer sidewall & tread) Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear (outer sidewall & tread) Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 108,506 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,875 miles

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

nearside front tyre valves deteriorated slightly

nearside front upper suspension mount bush deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre valve deteriorated slightly

offside front upper suspension bush deteriorated slightly

nearside front tyre badly cracking outer tread

offside front tyre badly cracking outer/inner tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,637 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and worn inside edge

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked and worn inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,094 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres tread pattern cracking but not to cords yet

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 101,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,259 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Jul 2008 96,372 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,885 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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EUA 1T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EUA 1T, 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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EUA 1T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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