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H19 HRP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,572 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg holed by corrosion at front floor

Nearside Front chassis leg holed by corrosion at front floor

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,820 miles

all four brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,427 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,591 miles

exhaust mounts broken

nearside front tyre becoming close to wear limit

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust mounts broken

nearside front tyre becoming close to wear limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,525 miles

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

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,517 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front to rear brake pipes have silght corrosion

exhaust at centre in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

rear nearside service brake has uneven effort

rear offside tyre has small cut on inner wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 96,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,078 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,189 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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H19 HRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 H19 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H19 HRP?

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What year was H19 HRP registered?

H19 HRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H19 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 HRP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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