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P901 LRX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,595 mi
Last recorded173,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 173,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 171,654 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 165,958 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 164,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,675 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside secondary bonnet locking mechanism not locking bonnet in place - Off side locking mechanism correctly at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2020 164,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside secondary bonnet locking mechanism not locking bonnet in place - Off side locking mechanism correctly at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 May 2018 156,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rollover bar warning light on dash

Fail 23 May 2018 156,413 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front top damper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rollover bar warning light on dash

Pass 3 May 2017 146,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()

OS headlamp has a stone chip

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 May 2017 146,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()

OS headlamp has a stone chip

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,666 miles

Very slight play in steering idler arm bush

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 132,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Very slight play in steering idler arm bush

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,148 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

stone chip o/s/f head lamp

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,172 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,642 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,365 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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P901 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P901 LRX, 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 P901 LRX registered?

P901 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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