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P2 OOV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 OOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 86,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,941 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Offside Front metal oil coolant pipe goes to auto gearbox badly corroded

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

Rear coil springs rusted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted obscure sum components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,592 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 83,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,170 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 81,149 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box corroded

steering damper has a slight leak

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,887 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,706 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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P2 OOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 P2 OOV, 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 P2 OOV registered?

P2 OOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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