MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bad oil leak from engine
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
all four tyres low on inner edges
Oil leak
all four tyres low on inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P234 DEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P234 DEP, 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 P234 DEP registered?
P234 DEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P234 DEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P234 DEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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