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P442 RBK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,991 mi
Last recorded173,991 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 173,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 171,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 168,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,144 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 164,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 150,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,413 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 126,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 118,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 107,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 18 May 2013 107,597 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 May 2012 102,775 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 102,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 94,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 94,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 30 Apr 2010 79,449 miles

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

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

Offside door interior trim missing. But the door opens from both inside & out & latches securely

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,066 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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P442 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P442 RBK, 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 P442 RBK registered?

P442 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P442 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 RBK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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