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P268 VRE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,512 miles

Exhaust rusty

Fuel pipes Rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted BOTH (1.1.C.1b)

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

Exhaust rusty

Fuel pipes Rusty

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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P268 VRE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P268 VRE, 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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How do I check the history of P268 VRE?

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What year was P268 VRE registered?

P268 VRE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P268 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 VRE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P268 VRE have outstanding finance?

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