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P349 LOF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,255 mi
Last recorded68,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,255 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,991 miles

Headlight levelling device - insecure -

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2015 64,638 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 64,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,030 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper poor

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,014 miles

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

wiper poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,220 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,186 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 May 2010 59,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,632 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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P349 LOF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P349 LOF, 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 P349 LOF registered?

P349 LOF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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