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P101 ADD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 ADD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,832 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 92,837 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 91,542 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 89,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,574 miles

STEERING DAMPER VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,587 miles

Nearside Front has noise coming from strut/top mount area

Offside Front has noise coming from strut /top mount area

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,979 miles

Front wiper blade leaves smear marks

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,979 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,950 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

nearside front seat belt stalk outer casing damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,950 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front seat belt stalk outer casing damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,862 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,629 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,035 miles

nearside & offside front tyres on wear limits on inner edges & require attention

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,338 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,829 miles

both rear tyre treads low--n/s/rear on limit--

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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P101 ADD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P101 ADD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P101 ADD registered?

P101 ADD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P101 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 ADD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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