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P1 SJY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 SJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 155,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 155,211 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 154,712 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 154,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 151,989 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,989 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,343 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 151,343 miles

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

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 149,853 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 149,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,021 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 148,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 147,538 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 147,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 144,309 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 134,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 109,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,895 miles

1. slight wear to o/s/f shock. † †2. o/s/f tyre on limit. † †3. Slight wear to wiper.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,312 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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P1 SJY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P1 SJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P1 SJY registered?

P1 SJY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P1 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 SJY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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