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P769 JEO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 JEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,707 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,707 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 80,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s and n/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,734 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 79,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 69,662 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 64,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P769 JEO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P769 JEO, 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 P769 JEO registered?

P769 JEO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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