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P418 AWU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 122,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 118,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 118,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 118,009 miles

Front Tyres cracking on outer tread not down to cords

Rear Tyres cracking on outer tread not down to cords

Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 116,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 116,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 115,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 114,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 111,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,207 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,062 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 14 Jun 2006 105,524 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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P418 AWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P418 AWU, 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 P418 AWU registered?

P418 AWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P418 AWU safe to buy?

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