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P500 MER

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 68,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 67,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,929 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,459 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

slight surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,296 miles

Both front wheel bearings haves slight play

Front brake pads are 5 mm discs have lip

Rear brake pads are 4mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,019 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS AND PADS SOON, HEAVY LIP ON DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW

advise new bonnet sound deadening as falling down.

o/s/f bonnet latch getting sticy, advise removal and freeing up.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,215 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,604 miles

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

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

under bonnet insulation/sound proofing breaking up,comming adrift

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,035 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 26 Oct 2011 51,035 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,003 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front tyres wearing on the very edges soon to expose cords

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,721 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 44,721 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 MER is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P500 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P500 MER?

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What year was P500 MER registered?

P500 MER is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P500 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 MER shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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