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P396 OGS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,019 mi
Last recorded106,019 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 106,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,858 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,702 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,903 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 99,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,672 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,115 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn below 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 84,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,418 miles

slight oil leak...slight play in steering idler.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,938 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,004 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,374 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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P396 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P396 OGS, 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 P396 OGS registered?

P396 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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