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P960 SDM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 103,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,289 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 101,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,264 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,263 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 87,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,865 miles

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,504 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 83,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 81,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 75,218 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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P960 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P960 SDM, 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

How do I check the history of P960 SDM?

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What year was P960 SDM registered?

P960 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P960 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 SDM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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