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H2 DFD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

210,589 mi
Last recorded210,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 210,589 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 210,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 208,580 miles

Both sides rear suspension part/ component corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 207,954 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 204,703 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints into boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 202,671 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 197,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,386 miles

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

both rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 192,069 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion to front suspension lower wishbones,road springs,front anti roll bar

Pass 5 Jul 2016 184,537 miles

differential oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 179,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 179,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 176,418 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 176,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 173,893 miles

differential leaking oil

Fail 27 Mar 2013 173,893 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Mar 2012 172,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 165,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 158,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 158,005 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 156,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 156,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 154,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 153,165 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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H2 DFD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 H2 DFD, 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 H2 DFD registered?

H2 DFD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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