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P771 WWY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,701 mi
Last recorded114,701 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 WWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,371 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,028 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Fail 4 Sep 2023 112,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,727 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 111,151 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,497 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,497 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 110,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,908 miles

all 4 tyres slightly worn on inner edges

exhaust has all over corrosion

front power steering pipes corroded

nearside brake disc slightly pitted

oil leak

rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

rear coil springs and fronts corroded

rear pads 80% worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body has all over corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2011 76,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

all 4 tyres slightly worn on inner edges

exhaust has all over corrosion

front power steering pipes corroded

nearside brake disc slightly pitted

oil leak

rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

rear coil springs and fronts corroded

rear pads 80% worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brake discs pitted & rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,225 miles

Xhaust fixing bracket on front section "detached" require's re - welding!

Pass 5 May 2006 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P771 WWY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P771 WWY, 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 P771 WWY registered?

P771 WWY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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