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P528 HMS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,794 mi
Last recorded50,794 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 50,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,907 miles

nearsisde front fluid suspension pipe damp

suspension leveling light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mark on n/s/f tyre, has possibly been run flat at some time

outer skin of exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,602 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leak

rear brake lines joint slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust joints heavely corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and corroded and discoloured

oil leak of engine area

parking brake getting lazy

parking brake travel, only just has a reserve

service brake pedel getting soft and has slight travel

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,364 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded, but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,175 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,343 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

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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P528 HMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P528 HMS, 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 P528 HMS registered?

P528 HMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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