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K5 ATH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 ATH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Exhaust rear section corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Suspension to chassis support strap mountings deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 98,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Exhaust rear section corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Suspension to chassis support strap mountings deteriorated.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,752 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 97,752 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,789 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in steering linkage.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 96,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in steering linkage.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,881 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 95,881 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,748 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,606 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

catalytic converters rattling

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leak

engine oil leak

sill covers/undertrays

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in inner steering joints

unable to see front and rear inner pads clearly

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,775 miles

N/S/F Steering Arm Has SLight Play

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut On Inner Side Wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,859 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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K5 ATH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 ATH, 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 K5 ATH registered?

K5 ATH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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