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N50 HOP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 HOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 94,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,076 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,973 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 70,837 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 70,837 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,138 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,345 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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N50 HOP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc 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 N50 HOP, 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 N50 HOP registered?

N50 HOP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is N50 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 HOP 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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