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P500 OSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge below3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 90,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,390 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,731 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,556 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,156 miles

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

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 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OSL, 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

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What year was P500 OSL registered?

P500 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P500 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 OSL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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