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P31 LRX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,265 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded - Marked

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber worn - Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 120,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust box corroded - Marked

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber worn - Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,833 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,978 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,969 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,560 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,474 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,986 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly low on tread

o/s/f tyre slightly low on inner & outer tread

Pass 11 Apr 2009 67,751 miles

nearside steering idler has slight play in its bushes.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 67,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside steering idler has slight play in its bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer wall

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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P31 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P31 LRX, 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 P31 LRX registered?

P31 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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