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G10 OSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,452 mi
Last recorded62,452 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 60,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,324 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,306 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 26 Sep 2017 44,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,170 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body work damage

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight play in steering idler

steering box slightly damp

Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body work damage

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/r tyre worn almost bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated & cut

o/s/r tyre worn

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight play in steering idler

steering box slightly damp

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,221 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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G10 OSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G10 OSL, 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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G10 OSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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