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MBZ 4267

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4267
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 106,548 miles

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))

plastic covers over outer sills +underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,204 miles

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))

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,691 miles

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))

plastic covers over outer sills +underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,149 miles

Offside 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))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,938 miles

PLASTIC +METAL COVERS UNDER VEHICLE OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

PLASTIC COVERS OVER OUTER SILLS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 103,063 miles

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2020 102,381 miles

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2020 102,381 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,890 miles

Central to rear exhaust corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,534 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,386 miles

plastic covers over sills

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,780 miles

plastic covers under car

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,896 miles

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 30 Aug 2012 83,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,280 miles

plastic covers under engine bay

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)

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 4267 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MBZ 4267, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBZ 4267 registered?

MBZ 4267 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is MBZ 4267 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 4267 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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