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H3 GDU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,086 miles

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,151 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Underbody undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2024 101,387 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 89,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,875 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure on the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 87,876 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure on the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 86,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014
Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,442 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,151 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,034 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,225 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 64,070 miles

front tyres uneven wear

oil leak

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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H3 GDU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H3 GDU, 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 H3 GDU registered?

H3 GDU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H3 GDU safe to buy?

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