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P447 YGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,337 mi
Last recorded88,337 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 81,628 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 81,628 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 80,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play developing in nearside steering arm

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 May 2010 43,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,736 miles

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

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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P447 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P447 YGJ, 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 P447 YGJ registered?

P447 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P447 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 YGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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