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P414 OGS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,150 miles

o/s bonnet catch sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 87,985 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage/cracking showing cords in cut 225/55/16 99W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,376 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,411 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 79,786 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 76,647 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,500 miles

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise rear tyres getting low

Fail 13 May 2013 71,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 May 2012 68,043 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,963 miles

advise offside front fog lamp not working

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,712 miles

Oil leak

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

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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P414 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P414 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 P414 OGS registered?

P414 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P414 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P414 OGS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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