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N1 EAL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,128 mi
Last recorded79,128 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 EAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 79,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,859 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,849 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,768 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 71,827 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,827 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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N1 EAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 N1 EAL, 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

How do I check the history of N1 EAL?

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What year was N1 EAL registered?

N1 EAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is N1 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 EAL 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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