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P190 BNT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,225 mi
Last recorded53,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 51,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure one bolt missing one bolt insecure one rubber mounting not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,268 miles

hanbrake release lever came of during test reffited workink ok

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,835 miles

slightpower steering leak from resivoir

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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P190 BNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P190 BNT, 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 P190 BNT registered?

P190 BNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P190 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 BNT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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