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P423 VCG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

188,171 mi
Last recorded188,171 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 188,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2019 188,168 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 188,159 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads low

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 188,155 miles

both front brake discs corroded inner faces

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 187,118 miles

brake pipe to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

centre rear exhaust box deteriorated and rubber support mount broken

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mount separated front pipe

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 181,327 miles

centre exhaust box mounting rubber broken but system still surported

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriated

nearside front bumper corner damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn on edges close to wear bars

rear brake pipe above rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 176,206 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 176,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 169,833 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 163,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 157,350 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 157,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 149,448 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2009 144,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 138,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 127,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer edge/sidewall bad cuts

wiper split slightly at end

Pass 8 Mar 2006 119,171 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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P423 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

P423 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P423 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 VCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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