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P82 VGO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,515 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,698 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,480 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,222 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating

front anti roll bar corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,828 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters perishing --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust corroding

Front anti-roll bar corroding

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Rear drive shafts corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,488 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint Gaitors Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion Front Anti-Roll Bar

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,229 miles

engine cover fitted limited view/signs of oil leak

exhaust corroding

nsr tyre side wall perishing

suspension components/power steering pipe corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,946 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,708 miles

both sills covered with plastic trims.

engine under tray fitted limited view of some components.

genral corrosion front & rear suspension components.

rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,261 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper smearing

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroding

plastic trims on outer sills/engine under tray fitted limited view

power steering pipes corroding/front antiroll bar corroding

slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,641 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,080 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,306 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,408 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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P82 VGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P82 VGO, 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 P82 VGO registered?

P82 VGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P82 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 VGO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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