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P198 YGO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 106,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 101,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 98,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,261 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,143 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,897 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,996 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

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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P198 YGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P198 YGO, 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 P198 YGO registered?

P198 YGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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