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P205 CPR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 CPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,682 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,158 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components on rear are rusty

front springs rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,518 miles

n/s front lower ball joint boot slightly perished

o/s rear tyre perished and split on sidewall

rear brake pipes corroded but covered in grease so it is hard to see

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,976 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P205 CPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P205 CPR, 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 P205 CPR registered?

P205 CPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P205 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 CPR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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