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P819 XTG

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,694 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from both transmission oil cooler lines (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,644 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 112,259 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Travel in brake foot pedal

Fail 7 May 2024 112,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,266 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,454 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Both rear springs rusty.

Front number plate secured with sellotape.

Oil leak Engine area.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,454 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Both rear springs rusty.

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

Front number plate secured with sellotape.

Oil leak Engine area.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,529 miles

exhaust box rusted and hanger mounting rusted.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drive belt deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drive belt deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

drive belt deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

drive belts deteriorated

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Wiper rubber split on end of rubber

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,650 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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P819 XTG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P819 XTG, 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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P819 XTG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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