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P20 ODP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ODP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear sub and suspension

exhaust center silencer de laminating

exhaust front pipe support cracked

Fail 22 May 2026 82,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits also C/O too high after second test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear sub and suspension

exhaust center silencer de laminating

exhaust front pipe support cracked

Pass 22 May 2025 81,690 miles

Front under body cross brace center supports defective

corrosion on rear sub-frame,n\s\r chassis leg and suspension components

exhaust frontpipe support cracked. rear center silencer de-laminating

Pass 2 May 2024 81,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 3 May 2023 80,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,081 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,221 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,872 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,165 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,570 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,662 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 75,661 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,186 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,091 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,545 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,959 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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P20 ODP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 P20 ODP, 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 P20 ODP registered?

P20 ODP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P20 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 ODP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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