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P367 ECE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,473 mi
Last recorded61,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,473 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

steering linkage dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,884 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 48,640 miles

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))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 46,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,986 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,659 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blade leaves slight smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,153 miles

under bonnet lining hanging down with bonnet open

wiper blade leaves slight smearing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,885 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,883 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

N/S/F Tyre sidewall cracking badly

O/S/F Tyre sidewall cracking badly

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,576 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 32,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,453 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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P367 ECE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P367 ECE, 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 P367 ECE registered?

P367 ECE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P367 ECE safe to buy?

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