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P32 RUC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 84,975 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,299 miles

ENG OIL LEAK

Front BRAKE PADS 50% WORN

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS 225/55/16W

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHED

THROTTLE GAS PEDAL STIFF

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn slightly cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn slightly cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,330 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight play in both the front wheels

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper starting to smear screen

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre low on inside edge

rear brake disks badly corroded and have wear lip

steering link joint gaiter split

Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper starting to smear screen

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre low on inside edge

rear brake disks badly corroded and have wear lip

steering link joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,336 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,490 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 61,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,798 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P32 RUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P32 RUC, 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 P32 RUC registered?

P32 RUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P32 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 RUC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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