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M8 PWC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,958 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 96,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 96,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 96,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 95,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill assy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 95,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill assy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 94,241 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

front fog lights not working

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,855 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 92,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,766 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,353 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,669 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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M8 PWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M8 PWC, 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 M8 PWC registered?

M8 PWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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