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P290 ACG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,469 mi
Last recorded74,469 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 ACG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,240 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 62,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,789 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyre depths getting low

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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P290 ACG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P290 ACG, 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 P290 ACG registered?

P290 ACG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P290 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 ACG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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