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P466 PVM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 PVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 89,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,821 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

engine oil leak

tape on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,681 miles

middle box outer casing deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake disc pitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

middle box outer casing deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake disc pitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,940 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,315 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P466 PVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P466 PVM, 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 P466 PVM registered?

P466 PVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P466 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P466 PVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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