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P119 UGU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 80,449 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,797 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,561 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,549 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 71,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 69,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,050 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edges h/brake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,759 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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P119 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P119 UGU, 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

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What year was P119 UGU registered?

P119 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P119 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 UGU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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