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P150 PYD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,810 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 72,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,455 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,843 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 70,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,366 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,646 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,725 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,725 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 67,524 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 May 2018 67,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,192 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,607 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,830 miles

Rear differential slight oil weep.

Pass 15 May 2013 59,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,690 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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P150 PYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P150 PYD, 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 P150 PYD registered?

P150 PYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P150 PYD safe to buy?

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