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P360 UGW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 87,273 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,160 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,174 miles

bad oil leaks from engine

oil leak from bell housing area

rear discs lipped and corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Pass 11 May 2016 77,539 miles

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

covers fitted

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner

Fail 10 May 2016 77,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers fitted

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner

Pass 20 May 2015 75,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 73,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,049 miles

N/S/F indicator lens loose

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,121 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 44,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,511 miles

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

offside front & rear tyres going bald on outer edges

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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P360 UGW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P360 UGW, 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 P360 UGW registered?

P360 UGW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P360 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 UGW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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