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P389 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 114,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS McPherson Strut Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 114,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS McPherson Strut Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF/ Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 114,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF/ Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,065 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,681 miles

Nearside Front side walls slightly perished

Offside Front tyres side walls slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,751 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front tyres and offside rear tyre perished but passable

Pass 28 Nov 2012 114,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,500 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,450 miles

exhaust corroded

front spoiler split

slight h/brake travel

slight play in steering linkage

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2007 95,788 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,461 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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P389 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P389 PGO, 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 P389 PGO registered?

P389 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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