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P165 HRM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,201 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,847 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,795 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,865 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,305 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 82,815 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,083 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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P165 HRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P165 HRM, 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 P165 HRM registered?

P165 HRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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