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P434 GJM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 110,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,100 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,832 miles

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

engine covers under trays sill covers fitted

exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 108,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers under trays sill covers fitted

exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,910 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has light age related general corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,036 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,153 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,546 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

general under body corrosion

parking brake extensive travel

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,033 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

extensive parking brake travel

general under body corrosion

n/s/f tyre small split inner wall

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and trays obscuring view

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,859 miles

tail box section corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,050 miles

center brake light not working deamed disconected

exhaust front to gearbox mounting missing but supported

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,028 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

center brake light not working deamend disconected

exhaust front to gear box mounting missing but supported

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,726 miles

some pitting to rear brake discs.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,967 miles

front exh mtg missing,but system still supported.

rear brake discs pitting.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,824 miles

frontexhaust mounting removed not deamed insecure

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,777 miles

parking brake pedal travel becoming excessive.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,277 miles

1.parking brake travel becoming excessive. †2.rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 63,544 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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P434 GJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P434 GJM, 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 P434 GJM registered?

P434 GJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P434 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 GJM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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