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P104 CFC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 CFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,611 miles

Nearside handbrake could be better

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,986 miles

Exhaust corroded

Warning light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,641 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 85,641 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 75,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,711 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,992 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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P104 CFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P104 CFC, 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 P104 CFC registered?

P104 CFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P104 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 CFC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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