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P322 DPF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,557 miles

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

Rear sub frame has surface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2020 102,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,709 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside has surface rush

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 100,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,186 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 99,154 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 97,862 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 97,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 96,980 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,973 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,047 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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P322 DPF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P322 DPF, 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 P322 DPF registered?

P322 DPF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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