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P500 SLR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 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 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 78,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,216 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,301 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,765 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 45,770 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 SLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 SLR, 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 SLR?

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What year was P500 SLR registered?

P500 SLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P500 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 SLR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P500 SLR have outstanding finance?

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