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P462 RHK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 46,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,739 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,862 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,286 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside rear tyre some sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,213 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 29,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P462 RHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P462 RHK, 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 P462 RHK registered?

P462 RHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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