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N4 LOU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,852 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 83,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,106 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,455 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,711 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,770 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing thin on outter edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light /reflector inop

Pass 28 May 2010 50,004 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level brake light reflector/inop

Fail 27 May 2010 50,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level brake light reflector/inop

Pass 29 May 2009 43,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,529 miles

Front 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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N4 LOU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N4 LOU, 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 N4 LOU registered?

N4 LOU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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