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P335 ECE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,627 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,945 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front tyre rubber starting to perish / crack, tread depth 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre rubber starting to perish / crack, tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre rubber starting to perish / crack, tread depth 3mm

Offside Rear tyre rubber starting to perish / crack, tread depth 3mm

some imbalance noted to parking brake performance

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 45,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,214 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P335 ECE 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 90.9%.

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 P335 ECE, 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 P335 ECE registered?

P335 ECE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P335 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 ECE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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