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P193 ACG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 ACG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 102,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,824 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,563 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,292 miles

Steering idler has slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2019 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Nail (5.2.3 (e))

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,308 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of o/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,274 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of o/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 69,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,660 miles

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

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

servo vacuum pipe clip not secure

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight oil leak from diff housing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,088 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 May 2009 65,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,208 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 60,630 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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P193 ACG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P193 ACG, 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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P193 ACG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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