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P146 TGP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 TGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 92,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,534 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2022 91,519 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 91,519 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 91,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,025 miles

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

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

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

Front coolant level warning light on dash

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp filled with condensation/moisture making the light dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner both rear wheel hubs corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp wiper blade knackered and arm siezed across headlamp glass.

Rear axle oil leak.

Transmission oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Viscous fan coupling siezed.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp wiper blade knackered and arm siezed across headlamp glass.

Rear axle oil leak.

Transmission oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Viscous fan coupling siezed.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,278 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 60,254 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SRS warning lamp on

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

stone damage o/s headlamp lens

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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P146 TGP 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 76.5%.

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 P146 TGP, 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 P146 TGP registered?

P146 TGP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P146 TGP safe to buy?

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