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P783 FRS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,278 mi
Last recorded75,278 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 FRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,583 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 74,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,836 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,836 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished slightly between treads

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished slightly between treads

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,465 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 64,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,480 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 54,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,764 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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P783 FRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P783 FRS, 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 P783 FRS registered?

P783 FRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P783 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 FRS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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