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P615 HUX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 HUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess air suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,717 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,422 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,199 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,167 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

rear fuel pipe under fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 81,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine noisy suspect cam follower

slight oil leak from rear of o/s cylinder head gasket

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine noisy suspect cam follower

hydrolic suspension fluid low

slight oil leak from rear of o/s cylinder head gasket

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,584 miles

Pipes to rear brake hoses lightly corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,000 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,924 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

ALTHOUGH NO REASON FOR REJECTION APPLIES TO NUMBERPLATE ON THE YEAR, STILL MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE ILLEGAL DUE TO HONEYCOMB EFFECT BACKING AS OF SEPT 01ST 2001 REGULATION

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,540 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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P615 HUX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P615 HUX, 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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P615 HUX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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