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FXI 177

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,225 mi
Last recorded69,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 177
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,225 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

parts of the exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,338 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential leak

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parts of the exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,764 miles

parts of the exhaust system is stating to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,412 miles

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,641 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

surface corrosion on suspension components and sub frame

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,009 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering box to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front flexi brake pipe ferrules both sides corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 48,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,142 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,966 miles

play in offside front lower swivel

slight rear brake imballance

various chips and cracks in screen swept area not excess of 40mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,454 miles

chip in center screen

nearside front outer wheek rim damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,563 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 36,519 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering box

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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FXI 177 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 FXI 177, 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 FXI 177 registered?

FXI 177 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FXI 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXI 177 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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