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P590 HAY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,013 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,463 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,739 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,796 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split-very nasty (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,509 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil springs corroded

damp round power steering box

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,576 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre brake light not working

exhaust corroded and weakened by mounting bracket

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,368 miles

slight leakage steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,791 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

p.a.s box damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,758 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,764 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,286 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,826 miles

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 23 Mar 2006 58,934 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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P590 HAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P590 HAY, 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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P590 HAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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