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P445 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,640 mi
Last recorded57,640 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,195 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 52,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 50,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,862 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,047 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,047 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 28,126 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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P445 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc 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 P445 APG, 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 P445 APG registered?

P445 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P445 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 APG 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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