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M777 JLA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 78,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,959 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 77,959 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 77,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 77,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 76,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 76,023 miles

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

near side rear tyre lots of cracking between tread

rear exhaust is deterioating

Pass 10 May 2013 74,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,666 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,729 miles

Unable to fully inspect steering and suspension due to covers fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect steering and suspension due to covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,867 miles

Offside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 33,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,996 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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M777 JLA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M777 JLA, 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 M777 JLA registered?

M777 JLA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is M777 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M777 JLA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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