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P30 RVE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,802 mi
Last recorded52,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,379 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,713 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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P30 RVE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P30 RVE, 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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How do I check the history of P30 RVE?

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What year was P30 RVE registered?

P30 RVE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P30 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 RVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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