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K11 OYD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 OYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,085 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 75,085 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 74,848 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,602 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 73,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,072 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,087 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,087 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,656 miles

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

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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K11 OYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K11 OYD, 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 K11 OYD registered?

K11 OYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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