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P412 HAY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

139,479 mi
Last recorded139,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 139,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tail pipe exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 138,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 138,700 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing but system secure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor above rear subframe rusty

next to rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 138,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 123,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,321 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,748 miles

steering box, damp

Pass 11 Apr 2008 102,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 87,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 78,544 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 HAY 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 95.7%.

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 HAY, 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 P412 HAY registered?

P412 HAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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