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MBZ 3027

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3027
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 109,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 109,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,685 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,485 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,141 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,078 miles

both sides front upper shock absorber rubber mounts splitting.

centre exhaust silencer corroding.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,470 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 102,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 91,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 84,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,357 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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MBZ 3027 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MBZ 3027, 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 MBZ 3027 registered?

MBZ 3027 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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