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P451 HES

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 HES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,720 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 114,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,502 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,651 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,594 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,570 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded centre box

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,819 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,007 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,045 miles

slight corrosion on brake hose ferulles

slight wear in n/s front steering joint

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,208 miles

slight wear in n/s steering

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,276 miles

no rear seats or seat belts on this model,

slight play in steering idler arm. †engine undertray has oil patch on it???!!

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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P451 HES is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P451 HES, 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 P451 HES registered?

P451 HES is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P451 HES safe to buy?

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