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P149 LSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 111,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on both front shockers

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 110,411 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 108,949 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2014 107,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,825 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,825 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,868 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 101,571 miles

front indicators starting to go white

Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 97,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,429 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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P149 LSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P149 LSL, 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 P149 LSL registered?

P149 LSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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