MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P417 PLW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P417 PLW, 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 P417 PLW registered?
P417 PLW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P417 PLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P417 PLW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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