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P4 EKS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 75,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 73,350 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,743 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,356 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,464 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,464 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,563 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,537 miles

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,006 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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P4 EKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P4 EKS, 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 P4 EKS registered?

P4 EKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P4 EKS safe to buy?

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