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P892 DUY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,706 mi
Last recorded138,706 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,706 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 138,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,300 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

no reverse light

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,314 miles

Both front Macpherson strut top bushes worn/splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,617 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 121,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 121,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 115,850 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 115,812 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front shock absorbers worn

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 105,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,025 miles

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyre's very low on 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 88,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,757 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P892 DUY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P892 DUY, 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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P892 DUY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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