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P911 MVW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,476 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front & Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,534 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,437 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,444 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,832 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,830 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 23 Sep 2008 13,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front top strut mount noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,303 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,412 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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P911 MVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P911 MVW, 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 P911 MVW registered?

P911 MVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P911 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P911 MVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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