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R11 PHM

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 108,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 108,462 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill to floor edge excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor edge heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

offside side flooring to sill rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,710 miles

engine oil leak

nearside centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

some lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,888 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine missfire

loose exhaust bracket

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre silencer casing rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

centre silencer casing rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,148 miles

Oil leak

offside side flooring heavily corroded

some lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint, advise replacing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

offside side flooring heavily corroded

some lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint, advise replacing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,794 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front auto box cooler pipe leaking

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,000 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not wired up.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,617 miles

rear tyres low in tread on edges.

washer fluid congealed, advise flushing out.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,452 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,547 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,194 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R11 PHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R11 PHM, 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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R11 PHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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