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P685 GAW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,262 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,678 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shocks rusty, front dust covers split

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,842 miles

Door sill covers fitted

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle underbody

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover not secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger missing, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut dust cover loose

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded, slightly loose but still secure

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust silencer corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,005 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to offside rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear subframe and suspension all have surface corrosion

second to rear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skins peeling away

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,259 miles

Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and osf (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

nearside of anti roll bar fouling nearside front strut

Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

nearside of anti roll bar fouling nearside front strut

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,401 miles

both front top shock rubber mounts in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

play in both front wheelbearings

tyres getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,747 miles

both front top shock rubber mounts in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,480 miles

n/s front tyre low

o/s front shock leaking

play in front wheelbearings

rear section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,847 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,620 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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P685 GAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 P685 GAW, 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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P685 GAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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