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P228 GTS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,326 mi
Last recorded43,326 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 GTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,188 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor/jacking point (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp has ingress of water

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,646 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,694 miles

both rear tyre's perrished.

front exhaust bracket corroded.

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer side wall and is perrished.

offside front tyre perrished.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,498 miles

both front tyre's perrished on outer side walls nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer side wall.

both rear tyre's perrished on outer side walls.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,878 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall kerbing rib cut

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,252 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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P228 GTS 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 100%.

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 P228 GTS, 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 P228 GTS registered?

P228 GTS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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