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P17 TTG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Lpg 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 TTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 108,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 107,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 106,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 106,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 106,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,918 miles

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

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

Possible coolant level low

Possible fuel hose not correctly located - offside rear - forward of inner constant velocity joint

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2017 93,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,650 miles

front brake pipes corroeding

Fail 19 Oct 2013 91,623 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pipes corroeding

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 90,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,652 miles

oil seepage rear axle

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs worn slightly ns os

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel slightly long

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,587 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)

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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P17 TTG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P17 TTG, 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 P17 TTG registered?

P17 TTG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is P17 TTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 TTG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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