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P856 FRC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,237 mi
Last recorded61,237 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,237 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff , rear cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 61,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 60,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 60,011 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 58,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 58,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 55,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,418 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,799 miles

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

both sides rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,693 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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P856 FRC 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 P856 FRC, 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 P856 FRC registered?

P856 FRC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P856 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 FRC 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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