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P500 SLM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential leaking oil

Fail 23 Apr 2026 101,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear EX. SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 101,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear EX. SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,435 miles

Central mid exhaust box outer shell corroding apart

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,081 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Central mid exhaust box outer shell corroding apart

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,534 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer shell corroding off

Fail 31 Mar 2023 94,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroding off

Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both between 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 92,845 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,816 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive D/shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,960 miles

light cracks in n/s/r tyre valve and middle exhaust silencer weak

Pass 30 Mar 2014 88,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front wiper starting to smear

o/s/r 275/35/18 tyre close to limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,430 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing off

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 77,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 74,268 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 SLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLM, 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 SLM registered?

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

Is P500 SLM safe to buy?

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