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P139 YGK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 91,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,176 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,670 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,062 miles

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

N/S/R brake disc in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,988 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,462 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)

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 2 Oct 2008 34,556 miles

engine under tray guard fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,760 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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P139 YGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P139 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P139 YGK registered?

P139 YGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P139 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 YGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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