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P545 YGF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,520 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P545 YGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P545 YGF, 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

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What year was P545 YGF registered?

P545 YGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P545 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 YGF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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