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P522 MOR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 176,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 172,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 172,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 166,656 miles

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

center exhaust is in a poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 166,650 miles

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

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

center exhaust is in a poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 162,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 162,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,479 miles

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

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

offside tyre outer sidewall has 3 repair's

Fail 26 Jul 2011 155,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside tyre outer sidewall has 3 repair's

Pass 30 Jul 2010 147,712 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 132,180 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 122,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 103,527 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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P522 MOR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P522 MOR, 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 P522 MOR registered?

P522 MOR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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