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P307 SWY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,453 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both broken but are still supporting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 114,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking By filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both broken but are still supporting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 111,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,073 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,453 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 88,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,183 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,654 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,715 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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P307 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P307 SWY, 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 P307 SWY registered?

P307 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P307 SWY safe to buy?

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