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P464 PLY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,002 mi
Last recorded51,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 PLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 51,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 46,126 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 46,125 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 41,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure also damaged and hanging loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

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

Offside Front drivers interior door card loose

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

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

Spare tyre defective deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 40,348 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure also damaged and hanging loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

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

Offside Front drivers interior door card loose

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

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

Spare tyre defective deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,775 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% non obligatory 3rd stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre excessively perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Lower Oil leak

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% non obligatory 3rd stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre excessively perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,746 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened approx. 80% worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 34,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,933 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,123 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,847 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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P464 PLY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P464 PLY, 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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P464 PLY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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