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P616 LWB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 LWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,748 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 100,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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P616 LWB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P616 LWB, 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 P616 LWB registered?

P616 LWB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P616 LWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 LWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P616 LWB have outstanding finance?

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