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P567 FJB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 FJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 100,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 100,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 99,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,228 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,661 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,385 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,630 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,499 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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P567 FJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P567 FJB, 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 P567 FJB registered?

P567 FJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P567 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P567 FJB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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