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P24 LKR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 LKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,824 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 84,824 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,775 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,140 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,782 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,672 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,414 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,414 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 62,014 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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P24 LKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P24 LKR, 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 P24 LKR registered?

P24 LKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P24 LKR safe to buy?

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