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P26 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear both wheels noisy upon rotation

exhaust silencer corroded through t 2nd skin

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 92,209 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre is stepped

nsr and osr tyres are on the wear markers

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,209 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre is stepped

nsr and osr tyres are on the wear markers

Pass 18 May 2015 91,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,124 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusted

rear tyres starting to wear

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusted

rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,890 miles

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

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

exhaust rusted but not blowing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,540 miles

exhaust rusty but not blowing

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,756 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,425 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 55,425 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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P26 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P26 TPN, 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 P26 TPN registered?

P26 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P26 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 TPN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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