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P946 MBU

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,212 mi
Last recorded193,212 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 193,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 192,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 192,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 191,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 190,159 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 190,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 187,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 181,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 173,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 167,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 160,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 151,097 miles

rear coil springs rusty and weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Jul 2015 143,669 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edege

Pass 18 Aug 2014 135,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 128,775 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 114,532 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,532 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 108,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake release sticking slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,786 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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P946 MBU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P946 MBU, 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 P946 MBU registered?

P946 MBU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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