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M320 MBE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,623 mi
Last recorded121,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 121,623 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective one from gear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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))

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,521 miles

damage on inside of offside front wheel

nail in offside rear tyre and worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 8 Aug 2014 111,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage on inside of offside front wheel

nail in offside rear tyre and worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,930 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 95,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,656 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,653 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,632 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2005 63,737 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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M320 MBE 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 71.4%.

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 M320 MBE, 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 M320 MBE registered?

M320 MBE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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