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L4 UDE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 124,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 123,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,169 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,109 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,125 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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L4 UDE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L4 UDE, 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 L4 UDE registered?

L4 UDE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is L4 UDE safe to buy?

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