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P415 YGN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,977 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 96,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,799 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 95,451 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,221 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

offside rear inner c.v.gaitor split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,613 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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P415 YGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P415 YGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P415 YGN registered?

P415 YGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P415 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 YGN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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