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P405 YGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,115 mi
Last recorded71,115 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,115 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,984 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 67,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,936 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe fixing bolts rusted badly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe mounting bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,923 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 67,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear rusted badly at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush oily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 65,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 60,444 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,673 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,434 miles

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)

slight freeplay in n/s steering idler

steering box is slightly damp

Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,725 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged

power steering box is slightly damp

Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,812 miles

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

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

power steering box is slightly damp

Pass 13 Dec 2004 35,261 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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P405 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P405 YGJ, 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 P405 YGJ registered?

P405 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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