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P768 TVV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 89,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,944 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin is deteriorating

offside front shock absorber shroud is deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Middle Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

Offside Front Shock Absorber Shroud Insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,231 miles

offside front shock absorber shroud is insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,288 miles

Offside Front shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,288 miles

Offside Front shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,973 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,619 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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P768 TVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 P768 TVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P768 TVV registered?

P768 TVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P768 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 TVV shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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