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P15 PEL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,680 mi
Last recorded40,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 PEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,680 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 40,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,371 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from steering box (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside of front number plate bonding to bumper slightly insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,724 miles

front tyres close to limit. offside front indicator losing its colour showing slight white light.

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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P15 PEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P15 PEL, 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 P15 PEL registered?

P15 PEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P15 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 PEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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