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P893 OKM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,381 miles

Creaking from steering and suspension

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,442 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leaks

exhaustcentre box rusty/deteriorated

slight oil leak from steering box

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges/bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,361 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 67,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,668 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly deteriorated

Oil leak from engine

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2017 61,661 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Disc heavily Lipped

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Disc Heavily Lipped

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 60,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,703 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,812 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,812 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,962 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise (srs)seat belt restraining warning light on.

advise front brake pads approx 5mm thick.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,962 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise (srs)seat belt restraining warning light on.

advise front brake pads approx 5mm thick.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 51,855 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2008 50,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 47,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 47,409 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P893 OKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P893 OKM, 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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P893 OKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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