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P454 XGF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,483 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,202 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 106,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,941 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wiper deteriorated & washer jet offside washer jet blocked.Diff. leaking.

Nearside N/S Parking brake slightly weak,it may need adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight leaks from diff.& gearbox.O/S/F Tyre is for multi-seasonal use.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 71,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,486 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,532 miles

front indicator bolbs starting to discolour,centre brake light bolbs out,front brake pads getting low

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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P454 XGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P454 XGF, 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 P454 XGF registered?

P454 XGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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