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J500 GBJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 GBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn slightly inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,810 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,395 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,995 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner drag link ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner drag link ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,784 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged small cut exposing cords when checked with a blunt ended tool not causing any further damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged small cut exposing cords when checked with a blunt ended tool not causing any further damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged small cut exposing cords when checked with a blunt ended tool not causing any further damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged small cut exposing cords when checked with a blunt ended tool not causing any further damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,318 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

right front tyre bald on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

rear differential leaking oil

right front tyre bald on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,081 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

rear differential leaking oil

right front tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,293 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,126 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,788 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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J500 GBJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J500 GBJ, 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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J500 GBJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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