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P512 KLS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,527 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Bout sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,887 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front bushes deteriorated

Play in both front wheel bearings

Rear bushes deteriorated including subframe

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,156 miles

All cv boots deteriorated

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear bushes deteriorated and perishing

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Rear diff light leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,952 miles

All cv boots deteriorated

Auxiliary belt perished

Centre box outer skin corroded

Offside front arb link bush perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bushes deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front arb link

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,341 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxilary belt perished

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link bush has slight play

Offside Front Antiroll bar link bush perished

Offside front bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated

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

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 31 May 2017 60,080 miles

Centre exhaust box starting to corrode

Front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Pass 11 May 2016 59,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,499 miles

off side floor is corroded but not in the prescrided area

the fronts wheels are fouling on the brake capilers

Fail 23 May 2015 59,496 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side floor is corroded but not in the prescrided area

the fronts wheels are fouling on the brake capilers

Pass 8 May 2014 59,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 57,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,422 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,909 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake warning light on!

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,061 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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P512 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 P512 KLS, 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 P512 KLS registered?

P512 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P512 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 KLS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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