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P644 XKH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 133,710 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside sill cover fitted

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

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

Offside sill cover fitted

Rear oil leak from the differential

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove sat nav. ()

Rear Oil leak From rear diff. ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove sat nav. ()

Rear Oil leak From rear diff. ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 86,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,026 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,109 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,969 miles

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,332 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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P644 XKH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P644 XKH, 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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P644 XKH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P644 XKH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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