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P133 VFV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,186 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 64,462 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,440 miles

Evidence of rodents under bonnet

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Evidence of rodents under bonnet

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,782 miles

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

Rear OSR & NSR Tyre's beginning to crack & perish.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,175 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken noisy

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door check strap broken noisy

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,338 miles

Offside door check strap broken / very noisy

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Tyres under inflated

Under bonnet heat/insulating becoming loose and may get caught on hot engine components .

Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fitted on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fitted on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door check strap broken / very noisy

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Tyres under inflated

Under bonnet heat/insulating becoming loose and may get caught on hot engine components .

Pass 24 May 2016 61,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 61,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust mounting on to gearbox

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,086 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,427 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2MM.(LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM).

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2005 40,805 miles

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

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

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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P133 VFV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P133 VFV, 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 P133 VFV registered?

P133 VFV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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