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P453 FOL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 FOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,346 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 62,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,929 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 58,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,278 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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P453 FOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P453 FOL, 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 P453 FOL registered?

P453 FOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P453 FOL safe to buy?

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