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P823 CFR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 CFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,374 miles

Both lower ball joint dust covers perished

Both track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 29 May 2024 128,965 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 124,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 115,424 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 110,270 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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P823 CFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P823 CFR, 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 P823 CFR registered?

P823 CFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P823 CFR safe to buy?

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