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G6 HSK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

108,611 mi
Last recorded108,611 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 HSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 103,212 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 103,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 103,096 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 102,176 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 102,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2018 99,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 98,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,175 miles

Centre Silencer outer cover corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 93,184 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,005 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,003 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,698 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Near side indicator repeator lenz missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall - no cords exposed

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,141 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread remaining

offside front tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,877 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,844 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,762 miles

accident damage to nearside front bumper

both front tyres outer side walls damaged and scuffed

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,998 miles

Both front & o/s rear tyres worn on edges, and small cuts.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 67,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,066 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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G6 HSK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 G6 HSK, 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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G6 HSK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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