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P286 NOW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 106,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 105,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,872 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,141 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,819 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,493 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,816 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM PAS BOX

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,334 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2008 78,352 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering idler box

Fail 26 Mar 2008 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,028 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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P286 NOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P286 NOW, 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 P286 NOW registered?

P286 NOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P286 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 NOW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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