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P6 MWO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,119 mi
Last recorded163,119 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 163,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 161,909 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 159,180 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 158,290 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 153,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 140,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 136,163 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 129,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 116,443 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs lipped

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,447 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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P6 MWO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P6 MWO, 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 P6 MWO registered?

P6 MWO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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