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P565 KCC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,642 miles

Corrosion on suspension components and floor pan

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,911 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion on suspension mounting prescribed areas and floor pan

Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,604 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion on floor pan and suspension mount prescribed areas

Fail 13 Dec 2023 88,604 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight corrosion on floor pan and suspension mount prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parts of exhaust deteriorating

slight blow centre exhaust joint

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,505 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside rear floor corroding

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2020 78,503 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside rear floor corroding

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,971 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f top suspension mounts perished

parts of exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,969 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

o/s and n/s/f top suspension mounts perished

parts of exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,115 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Both Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,740 miles

Both front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 57,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,378 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,459 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,543 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P565 KCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P565 KCC, 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 P565 KCC registered?

P565 KCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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