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MBZ 6097

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,296 mi
Last recorded80,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6097
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,277 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,594 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,922 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake light lens has water ingress

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,017 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper misting of oil

Fail 1 Apr 2019 74,017 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper misting of oil

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 6097 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 6097, 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 6097 registered?

MBZ 6097 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MBZ 6097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 6097 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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