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P710 PKL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

229,031 mi
Last recorded229,031 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 229,031 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 229,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 229,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler bush

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 225,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rust holes in both sides of boot floor but not in a prescribed area and not structural

Fail 21 Oct 2024 225,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rust holes in both sides of boot floor but not in a prescribed area and not structural

Pass 16 Oct 2023 221,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 217,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 214,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 213,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 210,219 miles

brake pipes+ferrules+front chassis members+exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2018 206,441 miles

brake pipes corroding,exhaust bracket broken+corroding,rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

play in steering shaft to coupling

Pass 24 Apr 2017 202,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 200,585 miles

slight play in steering+joints,exhaust corroded

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2016 200,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering+joints,exhaust corroded

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 195,122 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering+joints,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 190,686 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,exhaust corroded,slight play in steering+joints,rear tyres getting low on tread,n/s headlamp cracked water inside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 185,224 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 178,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 172,587 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 172,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 163,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 154,532 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

rear driveshaft diff oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 146,816 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 146,805 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 139,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 139,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 128,477 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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P710 PKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P710 PKL, 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 P710 PKL registered?

P710 PKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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