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P500 MEC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 128,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,348 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 126,577 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

exhaust centre bracket weld split

Fail 10 Aug 2017 125,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

exhaust centre bracket weld split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 121,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,231 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,658 miles

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

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

nearside front steering idler worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 115,650 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

wear to nearside front steering idler

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,427 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condentation in n.s front headlight

Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,372 miles

N/S Headlight unit damp, but not afecting beam image

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine under tray fitted

sills covers fitted

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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P500 MEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P500 MEC, 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 P500 MEC registered?

P500 MEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P500 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 MEC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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