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P533 RFS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,125 mi
Last recorded117,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 RFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,209 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 115,111 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,525 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Convertible roof warning illuminated.

Coolant Level Warning Illuminated

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 114,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Convertible roof warning illuminated.

Coolant Level Warning Illuminated

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 112,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Convertible roof warning illuminated

Coolant level warning illuminated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 109,962 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded but not blowing

Convertible roof warning illuminated-roof secure

Coolant low telltale illuminated-coolant level ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,656 miles

Exhaust centre rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,127 miles

Catalytic converter elements loose/rattling within cat units. Exhaust emissions not affected.

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Wiper arm catching scuttle panel in both directions. Adjustment / repair required.

Pass 2 May 2015 95,285 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc , back shield missing due to corrosion.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 95,285 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc , back shield missing due to corrosion.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,600 miles

Front tyres worn at edges , outside of prescribed area.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,841 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn to limit

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2011 81,555 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2008 67,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 53,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P533 RFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P533 RFS, 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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P533 RFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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