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P213 NOP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,152 mi
Last recorded60,152 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 NOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 58,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eye level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,478 miles

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

eye level brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2019 57,838 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking slightly on sidewalls

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

Rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 29 May 2018 55,987 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 55,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 52,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,384 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 May 2015 47,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake warning light for fluid flickers on

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,744 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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P213 NOP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P213 NOP, 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 P213 NOP registered?

P213 NOP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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