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P345 YGE

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,824 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,429 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,280 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Oil leak Engine has minor oil leaks ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,891 miles

Centre Rear Hi level brake light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread has cracks in tread, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread has cracks in tread, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,208 miles

automatic gearbox pipes very rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,504 miles

mid part of exhaust rusty

nearside front wheel slight outer rim damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 74,383 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 74,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,447 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front indicator starting to discolour and outer lens slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,882 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to corroded.

front brake pads low front brake discs worn.

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to corroded.

front brake pads low front brake discs worn.

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,651 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,597 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 47,452 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,229 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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P345 YGE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 P345 YGE, 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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P345 YGE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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