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P51 XGF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,361 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play n/s & o/s front suspension

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,361 miles

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

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play n/s & o/s front suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,476 miles

All four thres are starting to crack on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 107,476 miles

All four thres are starting to crack on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,733 miles

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

all discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,092 miles

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

very slight play in steering idler.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 89,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 88,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,206 miles

Slight play in steering idler High level stop light inop

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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P51 XGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P51 XGF, 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 P51 XGF registered?

P51 XGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P51 XGF safe to buy?

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