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P99 ALO

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,302 mi
Last recorded56,302 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 56,302 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside + Nearside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside + Nearside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,290 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,900 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 55,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,495 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 54,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 51,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 50,739 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 49,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 45,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,523 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear nearside tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 39,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,388 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,704 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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P99 ALO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P99 ALO, 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 P99 ALO registered?

P99 ALO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P99 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 ALO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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