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P2 OSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 88,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,191 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,138 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 88,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 88,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 87,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 73,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 69,140 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 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OSL, 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 P2 OSL registered?

P2 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P2 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 OSL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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