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P430 YGH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 92,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,776 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,787 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,379 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)

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

headlamp switch loose

Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 57,301 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,005 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2005 46,842 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil leak

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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P430 YGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P430 YGH, 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 P430 YGH registered?

P430 YGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P430 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 YGH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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