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1234 PO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1234 PO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 37,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,815 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,812 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,743 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,250 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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1234 PO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 1234 PO, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1234 PO registered?

1234 PO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 1234 PO safe to buy?

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