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P176 PBY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 120,494 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,034 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 100,034 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 94,236 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 90,898 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2021 90,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2020 89,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2019 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components have general surface corrssion

Rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Rear secondary exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,286 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,821 miles

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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P176 PBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P176 PBY, 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 P176 PBY registered?

P176 PBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P176 PBY safe to buy?

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