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P646 RVS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 94,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 94,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 93,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 92,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 May 2022 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,962 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 91,932 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,626 miles

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

brake pads warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,536 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,565 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,377 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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P646 RVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P646 RVS, 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

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What year was P646 RVS registered?

P646 RVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P646 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 RVS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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