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P1 CLN

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,814 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,167 miles

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

Offside and Nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 73,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and Nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,624 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,073 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2019 72,073 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,610 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted & outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,610 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,079 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 71,079 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,310 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,917 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

S R S LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,710 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre outter wall starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,116 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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P1 CLN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P1 CLN, 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 P1 CLN registered?

P1 CLN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P1 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 CLN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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