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K77 HNY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests41 (38 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.7%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

38 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,764 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,534 miles

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

knocking from n/s rear

Pass 6 May 2021 37,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,055 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 37,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,165 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,292 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroding inside edge

seal adrift rear brake light

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,754 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,550 miles

Offside front foglight lens broken.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,395 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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K77 HNY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.7%.

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 K77 HNY, 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 K77 HNY registered?

K77 HNY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K77 HNY safe to buy?

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