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M10 GTE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 GTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 99,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,768 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 97,768 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,128 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of cracking through the tread

Pass 5 Oct 2019 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,361 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,592 miles

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall has slight damage , no cords visable

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 76,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,993 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Oct 2007 71,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs in poor condition

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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M10 GTE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M10 GTE, 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 M10 GTE registered?

M10 GTE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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