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P4 PVN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,124 mi
Last recorded168,124 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 168,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 162,034 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front back plate corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 155,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 155,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 153,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2006 151,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 141,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 141,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 PVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

P4 PVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P4 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 PVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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