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P90 MJB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,955 mi
Last recorded128,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 128,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,522 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 127,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,572 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,217 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,216 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,285 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 124,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 123,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 121,575 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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P90 MJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P90 MJB, 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 P90 MJB registered?

P90 MJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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