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P340 DUD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 DUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 74,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center carry bracket breaking away from weld but wont drop (6.1.2 (a))

center silencer outer skin deteriating

Pass 6 Jun 2020 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished but still adequeatley sealing

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded in various places,no leaks detected,level is okay.

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipes at rear of vehicle corrded,not excessive (2.4.D.3)

weap of oil from steering damper

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,208 miles

rear shock absorbers creak slightly damping is not affected

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in tyre

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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P340 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 P340 DUD, 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 P340 DUD registered?

P340 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P340 DUD safe to buy?

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