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P100 SME

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 SME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,461 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

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))

small stone chip o\s windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,173 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 88,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,266 miles

exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,284 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,125 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,985 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 527,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,295 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,096 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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P100 SME is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P100 SME, 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 P100 SME registered?

P100 SME is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P100 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for P100 SME shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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