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P877 NBY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,420 mi
Last recorded107,420 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 103,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 101,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,483 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 90,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,485 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 70,597 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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P877 NBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P877 NBY, 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 P877 NBY registered?

P877 NBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P877 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 NBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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