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MJZ 7927

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 7927
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,114 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 124,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,571 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 122,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 118,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 112,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,571 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2007 104,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake travel slight high

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,011 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel slight high

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,560 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 90,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 81,266 miles

advise front No plate cracked not effecting lettering

chip in zone A within 10mm dia

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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MJZ 7927 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJZ 7927, 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 MJZ 7927 registered?

MJZ 7927 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MJZ 7927 safe to buy?

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