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P834 AKS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 AKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached suspension assembly also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,145 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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P834 AKS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P834 AKS, 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 P834 AKS registered?

P834 AKS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P834 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 AKS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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