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P439 CCW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,610 mi
Last recorded54,610 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 CCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 54,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,482 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement in the wheel.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,319 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,873 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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P439 CCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P439 CCW, 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 P439 CCW registered?

P439 CCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P439 CCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 CCW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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