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P690 YGJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,085 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,031 miles

offside rear tyre starting to bulge on inner sidewall

slight wear front & rear brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,308 miles

slight wear front & rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,129 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,088 miles

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

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

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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P690 YGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P690 YGJ, 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 P690 YGJ registered?

P690 YGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P690 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 YGJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P690 YGJ have outstanding finance?

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