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P412 BNW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,771 mi
Last recorded129,771 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 BNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material friont to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 122,416 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes covered in grease ()

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r cross axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear section rest of pipes covered in grease ()

rear exhaust outer casing & support bracket corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,590 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,447 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

slight play in nearside and offside anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,773 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 75,547 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 68,331 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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P412 BNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P412 BNW, 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 P412 BNW?

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What year was P412 BNW registered?

P412 BNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P412 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 BNW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P412 BNW have outstanding finance?

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