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P75 LCC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,586 miles

both rear back plates very corroded

underside of car generally corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,788 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Fixings loose

Underside of vehicle generally corroded,

Fail 15 Mar 2024 122,470 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,745 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,533 miles

Cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,240 miles

advise front o/s tyre only had 10 psi in

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,990 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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P75 LCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P75 LCC, 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 P75 LCC registered?

P75 LCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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