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N30 FAB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 94,088 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiter perished and weeping.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower rose joints.

Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,867 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses slightly perished.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower rose joints.

Under bonnet acoustic pad loose.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,226 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on outer edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer rose joints.

Under bonnet acoustic pad loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,681 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower outer rose points.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,260 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower outer rose joints.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,506 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked.

Nearside headlamp lens cracked.

Offside front and nearside front tyre tread depths getting low on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer rose joints.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,053 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroding.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer rose joints.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,570 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints/bushes.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 86,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints/bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 85,412 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,172 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar outer bushes.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,172 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar outer bushes.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,782 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracking.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,093 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,093 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,766 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,199 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,088 miles

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

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

Offside 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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N30 FAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N30 FAB, 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 N30 FAB registered?

N30 FAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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