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P472 UAH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 UAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 49,498 miles

front pads close to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2025 49,498 miles

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

front pads close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,948 miles

front brakes slightly out balance

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,028 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,988 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,482 miles

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

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

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,612 miles

both rear tyres have hairline cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,920 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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P472 UAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 P472 UAH, 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 P472 UAH registered?

P472 UAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P472 UAH safe to buy?

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