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P400 CMC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 CMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 91,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 91,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 89,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 86,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,268 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic cover missing on o/s/r seat belt

Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,268 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,014 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,014 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,960 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,960 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,793 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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P400 CMC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P400 CMC, 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 P400 CMC registered?

P400 CMC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P400 CMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 CMC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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