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P750 YGH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,067 mi
Last recorded200,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 200,067 miles

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2017 200,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 199,801 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Engine oil leaks

Light corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

O/s/r tyre starting to split in sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2015 199,388 miles

Chip lower centre of windscreen

Light corrosion to suspension components and rear metal brake pipes

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak engine area

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorbers have limited damping

Some deterioration to rear brake hoses

Pass 9 Apr 2015 199,388 miles

Chip lower centre of windscreen

Light corrosion to suspension components and rear metal brake pipes

Oil leak engine area

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorbers have limited damping

Some deterioration to rear brake hoses

Pass 7 Apr 2014 195,653 miles

Eurobeam headlamps fitted with flat pattern

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Plastic sill covers and arch liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to all metal brake pipes and suspension pipes

Some corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Some deterioration to rear brake hoses

Some freeplay in steering gear

Some service wear to all brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2013 191,028 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 190,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 189,330 miles

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

Some surface corrosion to rear suspension and brake pipes.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 189,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 189,329 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 189,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 187,132 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 3 May 2008 185,869 miles

oil leak engine

stone chips windscreen

Pass 8 May 2007 182,798 miles

Center brake light inop.

Front suspension spongy.

O/s/f indicator bulb going white and light unit loose.

Play in steering box.

Rear discs low.

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 6 May 2006 180,505 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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P750 YGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P750 YGH, 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 P750 YGH registered?

P750 YGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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