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M123 LHM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 150,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,082 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,896 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (single wiper blade system) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,816 miles

Front & rear All components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,119 miles

Rear pipes corroding near flexy hose hose -- o/s/f brake pipe corroding near flexy brake hose

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,119 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear pipes corroding near flexy hose hose -- o/s/f brake pipe corroding near flexy brake hose

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

not able to fully inspect rear springs

rear brake discs scruffy

rust blisters on chassis and rear sub frame mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not able to fully inspect rear springs

rust blisters on chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2012 134,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on chassis

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,828 miles

exhaust joints rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

small rust blisters on chassis

Pass 4 May 2010 127,708 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 119,356 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

exhoust centre box deteriorated

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2008 114,123 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2007 107,173 miles

Advise center steerind drag link left hand joint boot split.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 101,948 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 101,948 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to assess f or r inner pads †large under tray fitted †brake servo boost reduceing

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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M123 LHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M123 LHM, 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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M123 LHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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