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P951 KMS

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 KMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2022 69,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight knocking

Underside components corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,924 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls.

Pass 3 May 2013 66,586 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perrishd on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,976 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,408 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 48,415 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 48,286 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P951 KMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P951 KMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P951 KMS registered?

P951 KMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P951 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 KMS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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