MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber upper mounting beginning to deteriorate
Offside Front shock absorber upper mounting torn
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Steering pivot point has slight play idle pivot (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber upper mounting beginning to deteriorate
Offside Front shock absorber upper mounting torn
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Steering pivot point has slight play idle pivot (2.2.B.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door mirror (8.1.2a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
light in boot not working
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
O/S/R tyre depth 1.8mm
One N/S washer jet blocked
rear tyres worn low on edges
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
rear tyres worn low on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P496 ECE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 P496 ECE, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P496 ECE registered?
P496 ECE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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