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P207 MOM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,641 mi
Last recorded172,641 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 MOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 172,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 155,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,670 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 121,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,311 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges but not measurable tread

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 114,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges but not measurable tread

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre/rear exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,299 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2013 102,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2012 98,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 98,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,169 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,169 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,254 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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P207 MOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P207 MOM, 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 P207 MOM registered?

P207 MOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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