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P460 CWL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,158 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,155 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,951 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,748 miles

Damage to o/s front floor at box section.

Play in o/s inner drag link end.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,598 miles

Play in o/s inner track rod end.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,978 miles

Play in o/s inner track rod end.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,642 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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P460 CWL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P460 CWL, 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 P460 CWL registered?

P460 CWL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P460 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 CWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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