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P135 HNT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,449 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 62,931 miles

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

parking brake release handle.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,992 miles
Fail 28 May 2012

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,969 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 47,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,505 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2007 21,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 21,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,143 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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P135 HNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P135 HNT, 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 P135 HNT registered?

P135 HNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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