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P111 SFH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 SFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,717 miles

Front Shock absorber casings are corroded (Both)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,215 miles

Front shock absorber casings are corroded both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting point is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Front shock absorber casings are corroded both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting point is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,687 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,466 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,674 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

parking-brake paddle has excessive travel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,270 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres heavily perished

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,505 miles

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)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,293 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 81,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r tyre poor candition

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre punctured in sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,407 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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P111 SFH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 P111 SFH, 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 P111 SFH registered?

P111 SFH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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