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P563 XKH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 77,958 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 77,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,882 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,502 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,502 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,893 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,402 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,170 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,168 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,983 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 63,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 59,910 miles

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N\S\F TYRE 2MM

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O\S\F TYRE 2MM AND WEARING INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P563 XKH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P563 XKH, 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 P563 XKH registered?

P563 XKH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P563 XKH safe to buy?

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