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M4 BFO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 76,631 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,588 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,926 miles

Both rear tyres wearing in inner edges

Exhaust system corroding

Front exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak ()

Roof warning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,151 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,126 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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M4 BFO 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 90.5%.

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 M4 BFO, 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 M4 BFO registered?

M4 BFO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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