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TMB 124

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 124
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 275/35 x 18 95 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,374 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,183 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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TMB 124 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TMB 124, 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 TMB 124 registered?

TMB 124 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is TMB 124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMB 124 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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