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P722 BRX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,720 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 1 May 2018 101,698 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 101,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,863 miles

exhaust back box coroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

exhaust back box coroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,516 miles

near/side and off/side front upper shock rubbers deterating

rear second exhaust box coroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,519 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,575 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

right hand front fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,575 miles

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

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

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

general oil leaks

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

general oil leaks

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,214 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 66,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 62,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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P722 BRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P722 BRX, 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 P722 BRX registered?

P722 BRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P722 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P722 BRX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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