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P11 NEW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,807 mi
Last recorded94,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,807 miles

Steering box has seepage slightly damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

offside rear tyre has signs of being driven flat

Fail 24 Jul 2025 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage slightly damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

offside rear tyre has signs of being driven flat

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering idler. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,578 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded heavily

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

Osf bumper slightly loose

Vehicle underside generally corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,784 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall soft from been driven under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded heavily

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Generally under body corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracks in tread

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,752 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracks in tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,990 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front anti roll bar rubber allowing movement.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,752 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2010 69,752 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 66,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,472 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,332 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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P11 NEW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P11 NEW, 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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P11 NEW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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