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OUI 7804

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

173,471 mi
Last recorded173,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7804
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 173,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 173,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 172,373 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 172,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 171,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 171,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working initially inop' (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 170,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 170,563 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 168,947 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing from box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 168,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing from box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 168,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 168,364 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability leading (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,915 miles

Nearside slight lift in idler drop arm bearing

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 165,915 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside slight lift in idler drop arm bearing

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 55% total. poor. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 163,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 163,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 162,024 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' v small pecks (8.3.1d)

slight lift in n/s steering idler box

Pass 10 Mar 2016 157,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 147,088 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,609 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 140,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

bonet latch off side faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 127,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,086 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 108,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006

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)

slight play in inner rack joints

tracking check

Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

slight play in steering box

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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OUI 7804 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 OUI 7804, 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 OUI 7804 registered?

OUI 7804 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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