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P77 DAL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,133 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,846 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,663 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gasses

Fail 1 Sep 2017 102,663 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25 inch merc blade (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,888 miles

front no plate holder damaged

front pads low

rear diff bad oil leak

slight play in n/s/front wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,079 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges 235/40/18

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 93,198 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres very close to limit 275/35/81

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in inner steering arm N/S/F

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 93,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres very close to limit 275/35/81

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in inner steering arm N/S/F

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 90,826 miles

SERIOUS DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2011 87,051 miles

REAR AXEL OIL LEAK (DIFF)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,914 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

REAR AXEL OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,914 miles

REAR AXEL OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,161 miles

OIL LEAK (DIFF)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 81,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

OIL LEAK (DIFF)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,415 miles

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Apr 2007 70,840 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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P77 DAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P77 DAL, 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 P77 DAL registered?

P77 DAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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