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P45 VUF

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 132,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under neath the vehicle ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner is loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads , and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates are corroding away

Fail 27 May 2025 132,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under neath the vehicle ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner is loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads , and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates are corroding away

Pass 29 May 2024 130,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,798 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under neath vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate is corroding away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid is becoming dirty

Pass 5 May 2022 125,840 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate is corroding away

Nearside side repeater lamp unit is missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle very corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 125,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate is corroding away

Nearside side repeater lamp unit is missing

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle very corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 119,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

battery cover missing and chance of a possible short

parking brake release handle defective

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,248 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

a spare car battery is loose in the boot

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,103 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

front and centre exhaust brackets corroded and broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 97,003 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,477 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 81,964 miles

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

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,034 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside screenwash poor operation

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,140 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 57,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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P45 VUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P45 VUF, 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 P45 VUF registered?

P45 VUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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