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P501 XGT

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,819 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,093 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,085 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside...starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,407 miles

offside front top strut mount is starting to split

slight play in steering idler

undertrays and side sill covers are fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 111,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

all four coil springs are corroded

offside front top strut mount is starting to split

rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode

slight play in steering idler

undertrays and side sill covers are fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 111,987 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

all four coil springs are corroded

offside front top strut mount is starting to split

rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode

slight play in steering idler

undertrays and side sill covers are fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,801 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four coil springs are corroded

rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four coil springs are corroded

rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,606 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,541 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting in poor condition (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 108,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting in poor condition (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,005 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsf tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 69,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P501 XGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P501 XGT, 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 P501 XGT registered?

P501 XGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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