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P674 LEY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,105 miles

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

all brake discs pitted but not seriously weakend

all brake hoses ferrules corroded.

all coil springs corroded

all shockobsorbers casings corroded

exhaust rear section weak condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,338 miles

gearbox to exhaust bracket loose.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,338 miles

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

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

gearbox to exhaust bracket loose.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,387 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,900 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P674 LEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P674 LEY, 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 P674 LEY registered?

P674 LEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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