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P510 RUU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 88,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 86,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall of tyre, cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play and ball joint dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,899 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,302 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 63,035 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,483 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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P510 RUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P510 RUU, 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 P510 RUU?

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What year was P510 RUU registered?

P510 RUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P510 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 RUU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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