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UUY 316Y

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

260,371 mi
Last recorded260,371 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 316Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 260,371 miles

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

dampness at steering rack

nearside front foglamp lense broken

Pass 24 Aug 2020 258,643 miles

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

steering rack damp

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2020 258,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Aug 2019 253,920 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 246,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 241,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 234,876 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 229,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 226,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air conditioning drive belt missing

electric windows inop

offside front fog light broken

slight play in steering idler

Fail 16 Jan 2015 226,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air conditioning drive belt missing

electric windows inop

offside front fog light broken

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Nov 2013 216,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 216,041 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 216,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 202,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre speed rating is H

fuel hose from fuel tank to pump is perishing

offside front foglamp is cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2012 202,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre speed rating is H

fuel hose from fuel tank to pump is perishing

offside front foglamp is cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2011 192,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

starting to rust by nsr jacking point

Fail 2 Dec 2011 192,434 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

starting to rust by nsr jacking point

Pass 15 Dec 2010 185,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 178,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 166,354 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 166,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 162,352 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 162,352 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UUY 316Y is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UUY 316Y, 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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UUY 316Y is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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