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P374 PLL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 107,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,534 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 87,534 miles

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

Rear brake hoses perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,571 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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P374 PLL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P374 PLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P374 PLL?

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What year was P374 PLL registered?

P374 PLL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P374 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 PLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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