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P108 AAA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 103,696 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,890 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,429 miles

small leak of oil at steering box

Fail 27 Jul 2011 97,423 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small leak of oil at steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,472 miles

front brakes slightly worn

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 12 Jul 2008 86,245 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 86,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,065 miles

front pads low

front wiper blade starting to deteriarate

rear pads low

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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P108 AAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P108 AAA, 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 P108 AAA registered?

P108 AAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is P108 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 AAA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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