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P363 AAA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,517 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 65,472 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle cut out and would not restart (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Vehicle cut out - could not finish test (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in drag link idler bush

Fail 31 May 2019 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in drag link idler bush

Pass 30 May 2018 55,192 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,885 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,405 miles

small oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 13 May 2015 46,343 miles

Noise from O/S/F suspension. No play found at time of testing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,876 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2008 37,203 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,776 miles

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

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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P363 AAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P363 AAA, 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 P363 AAA registered?

P363 AAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P363 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 AAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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