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P4 OLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 98,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,022 miles

slight oil leak

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2021 95,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 94,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 92,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,146 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

signs of a oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has a cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has a cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,579 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 42,849 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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P4 OLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P4 OLK, 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 P4 OLK registered?

P4 OLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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