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P600 RDM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,151 mi
Last recorded76,151 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 RDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,037 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both Outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,035 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both Outer (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 67,491 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rubber brush (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 57,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 48,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

top of brake resovoir been eatin by mouse but no sign of leaking

windscreen wiper leaving slight smeering

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,274 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

top of brake resovoir been eatin by mouse but no sign of leaking

windscreen wiper leaving slight smeering

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,877 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

steering idler bush very slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,877 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

steering idler bush very slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,231 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,231 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,226 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

asr warning lamp illuminated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and both rear tyres perished

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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P600 RDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P600 RDM, 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 P600 RDM registered?

P600 RDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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