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P3 OMD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 OMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 159,707 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2026 159,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 159,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (more so in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 159,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear over axle brake pipe corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 159,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 159,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 158,889 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2020 158,717 miles

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,558 miles

Front Wiper smearing

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2018 158,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 154,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2014 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2013 148,656 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 146,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 146,378 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 145,541 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre on 2.5mm.

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

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

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

Steering drag link ball joint rubber boot split n/s.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 143,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 143,526 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 138,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 135,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 129,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 124,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in near side steering rack/track rod end area

Fail 5 Aug 2005 117,614 miles

Exhaust middle box poor

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 117,614 miles

Exhaust middle box poor

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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P3 OMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 P3 OMD, 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 P3 OMD registered?

P3 OMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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