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P680 OOY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 99,826 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 92,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 87,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 87,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 3 May 2017 79,978 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear brake hoses perished

offside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

oil leak

rear diff damp

Pass 5 May 2016 78,385 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,648 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

low effort from nearside parking brake

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

low effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

slight leak from rear differential / axle

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,033 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,846 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,686 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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P680 OOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P680 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 P680 OOY registered?

P680 OOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P680 OOY safe to buy?

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