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H10 OSO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,918 mi
Last recorded92,918 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 92,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 77,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,680 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outter skin splitting and corroding.

Slight plat detected within n/s/r hub assembly.

Slight play detected within n/s/f steering idler/inner track rod end.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 70,654 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/zr19 93y n/s/f tyre outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust centre silencer outter skin splitting and corroding.

Slight plat detected within n/s/r hub assembly.

Slight play detected within n/s/f steering idler/inner track rod end.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,624 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre have slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system outer skins corroded

rear brake/fuel pipes insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,735 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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H10 OSO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H10 OSO, 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 H10 OSO registered?

H10 OSO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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