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P60 ORJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,086 mi
Last recorded85,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,086 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,502 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 80,960 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 80,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,482 miles

slight leak at power steering pump

Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight leak at power steering pump

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 76,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2015 76,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 75,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 74,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front strut top mounts perished

Fail 15 May 2013 74,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front strut top mounts perished

Pass 14 May 2012 71,574 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 71,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,550 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 64,144 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,352 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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P60 ORJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P60 ORJ, 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 P60 ORJ registered?

P60 ORJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P60 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P60 ORJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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