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P608 OEV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 OEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

vehicle wax oiled underside.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 128,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords, tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills and plastic trims on rear suspension arms.

vehicle wax oiled underside.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie rod arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirt fitted to both outer sill/plastic trims on both rear suspension arms.

vehicle wax oiled underside.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 125,939 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn on inner edges down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie rod arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirt fitted to both outer sill/plastic trims on both rear suspension arms.

vehicle wax oiled underside.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 122,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie bar rods corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

vehicle wax oil under side.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight wear on both front inner edges of tyres.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,274 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 113,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 15 May 2018 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 104,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 24 May 2016 100,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,128 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 98,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 94,441 miles

Slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 91,210 miles

Nearside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 91,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 88,767 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly

both rear tyres getting low on tread on edges

o/s/f brake flexi hose slight cracking

o/s/r metal brake pipe slight corroding

o/s/r tyre's sidewall perishing

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 May 2011 85,821 miles

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Fail 17 May 2011 85,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slight

Pass 4 May 2010 80,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 77,876 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 75,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering idler bush has slight play.

Pass 3 May 2006 67,287 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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P608 OEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P608 OEV, 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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P608 OEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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