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GDO 665

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDO 665
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,170 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,096 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust rusty

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust rusty

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pershing

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,755 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,377 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,736 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,719 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,949 miles

exhaust rusty

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear annd nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,360 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,507 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,886 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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GDO 665 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GDO 665, 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 GDO 665 registered?

GDO 665 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is GDO 665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDO 665 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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