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P45 BDO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,434 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 111,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General age related corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,228 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 111,032 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes age related wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 110,637 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes age related wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,718 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Jul 2021 109,716 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 100,040 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,516 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front tyres have slight wear on edges

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2011 94,004 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P45 BDO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P45 BDO, 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 P45 BDO registered?

P45 BDO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P45 BDO safe to buy?

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