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P714 ODB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general surface to vehicle underbody and some suspension components

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,785 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre/rear section corroded

fluctuation on rear brakes [not excessive]

Fail 16 Sep 2017 79,785 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings at box (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre/rear section corroded

fluctuation on rear brakes [not excessive]

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,780 miles

corrosion in exhaust centre section

front anti-roll bar n/s + o/s/f outer mounting bushes slightly worn

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 77,987 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 74,397 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,013 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front wiper poor

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 8 May 2009 73,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,701 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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P714 ODB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P714 ODB, 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 P714 ODB registered?

P714 ODB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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