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P641 OMJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 112,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 111,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 107,876 miles

vehicle presented for test with ALL brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 102,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,786 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 97,085 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 97,085 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rubbing on rear antiroll bar

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 91,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 91,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P641 OMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc 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 P641 OMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P641 OMJ?

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What year was P641 OMJ registered?

P641 OMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P641 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 OMJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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