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P583 AWX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 AWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underbody

dirty to underbody

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,420 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,793 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,621 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,159 miles

front suspension top mounts deteriorated but not allowing movement

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,272 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 74,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 74,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,622 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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P583 AWX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P583 AWX, 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 P583 AWX registered?

P583 AWX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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