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P241 FEJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023
Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,394 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2019 128,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

obligator mirror is damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,340 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe and rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 113,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,594 miles

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

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 28 May 2009 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

D/S/F + N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER VERY CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,313 miles

D/S/F MUD FLAP LOOSE

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR BRAKE NOISY

Fail 14 Aug 2008 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

D/S/F MUD FLAP LOOSE

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE NOISY

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,405 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P241 FEJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P241 FEJ, 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 P241 FEJ registered?

P241 FEJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P241 FEJ safe to buy?

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