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P109 UAF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,291 mi
Last recorded157,291 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2018 157,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 155,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 150,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 147,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 146,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 144,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 142,421 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

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

hydraulic fluid over lid area levels keep changing

roll bar warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 136,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 135,730 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE,S GETTING PERISHED,

Pass 21 Feb 2007 132,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 132,894 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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P109 UAF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P109 UAF, 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 P109 UAF registered?

P109 UAF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P109 UAF safe to buy?

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