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P851 CPH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 85,321 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 84,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,404 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,287 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,287 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 59,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,841 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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P851 CPH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P851 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 P851 CPH registered?

P851 CPH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P851 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 CPH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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