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P500 MPH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,211 mi
Last recorded113,211 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,211 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front bumper damage and number plate cracked

Front wings corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake discs pitting inner surface

Offside front outer brake pipe has corrosion

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steering arm rubber deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 113,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front bumper damage and number plate cracked

Front wings corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake discs pitting inner surface

Offside front outer brake pipe has corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing inner edge close to cords

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steering arm rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate deteriorated

steering arm rubber cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate deteriorated

steering arm rubber cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat back needs attention

exhaust outer skin poor condition

front and rear flexible brake hoses perished

rear no plate poor condition

slight movement steering drop arm

undershields poor condition

windscreen damage

Fail 4 Jul 2013 104,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat back needs attention

exhaust outer skin poor condition

front and rear flexible brake hoses perished

rear no plate poor condition

slight movement steering drop arm

undershields poor condition

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,478 miles

screen damage

rear no plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rea flexible brake hoses slightly perished

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rea flexible brake hoses slightly perished

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear no plate deteriorating

screen damage

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,768 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r tyre depth low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2011 101,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre depth low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,235 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2010 99,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak power steering

Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak power steering

Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,293 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 84,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,729 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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P500 MPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MPH, 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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P500 MPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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