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P631 AYG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,455 mi
Last recorded119,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,722 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2025 117,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s+ n/s rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened o/s +n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,778 miles

fuel and brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jun 2024 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel and brake pipes greased

Pass 9 May 2023 115,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,001 miles

Lower fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 113,729 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,799 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,441 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,216 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,473 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,117 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

two front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,117 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

two front tyres bold on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,117 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

two front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,711 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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P631 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P631 AYG, 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 P631 AYG registered?

P631 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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