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P888 UDS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,213 mi
Last recorded37,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 37,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 36,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 36,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 35,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 33,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply cord not exposed

Pass 9 May 2013 30,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside parking brake performance low

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,301 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,409 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,384 miles

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

offside front tyre has damaged to walls (slight)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,883 miles

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

minor wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,111 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cut

parking brake travel long

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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P888 UDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P888 UDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P888 UDS registered?

P888 UDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P888 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 UDS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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