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P423 DJW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 94,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,984 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 90,850 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear inner box de laminating and has small leaks

Gearbox sump has area of corrosion and is seeping fluid

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 90,303 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened under the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,956 miles

N/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,227 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 73,489 miles

offsise rear tyre uneven wear middle threads

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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P423 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P423 DJW, 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 P423 DJW registered?

P423 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P423 DJW safe to buy?

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