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P220 DPB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 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

RegistrationP220 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 39,252 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Both side (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Both&sides (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,732 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,280 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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P220 DPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P220 DPB, 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 P220 DPB registered?

P220 DPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P220 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 DPB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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