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L11 TGO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 94,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 90,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,701 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,918 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipe across vehicle rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,945 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2010 70,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate slightly scuffed

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 47,896 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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L11 TGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L11 TGO, 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 L11 TGO registered?

L11 TGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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