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P822 CPH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,371 mi
Last recorded129,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,371 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 127,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 125,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 121,614 miles

corrosion forming on inner sills

Pass 18 May 2022 118,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 115,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 108,286 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from center cat

Fail 20 May 2020 108,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

noise from center cat

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,970 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,844 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front road wheel rim distorted

Steering damper moist

Pass 29 May 2013 93,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 85,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 79,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,890 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)

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,738 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2007 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plat damage

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,951 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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P822 CPH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P822 CPH, 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 P822 CPH registered?

P822 CPH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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