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P580 YSS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 104,411 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 103,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,662 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 99,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,415 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 91,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,313 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,977 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FLAT AND WALLS DAMAGED

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,451 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,350 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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P580 YSS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P580 YSS, 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 P580 YSS registered?

P580 YSS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P580 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 YSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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