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P670 OOY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 94,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on instead of position lamp, probable bulb incorrectly fitted (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure about to burst (225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel ready to fall off (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 92,989 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake due to broken release lever (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,740 miles

Centre ex/silencer deteriating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre ex/silencer deteriating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,126 miles

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

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

both front tyres rubbing on shock absorber dust covers

brake pad warning light comming on when pedal applied

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,058 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 21,925 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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P670 OOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P670 OOY, 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 P670 OOY registered?

P670 OOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P670 OOY safe to buy?

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