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P612 OOA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,551 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,418 miles

underbody covers

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,210 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,307 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator lense missing but not affecting lamp operation

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power Steering hose corroded.

Rear differential pinion seal leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,971 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Small oil leak from differential pinion seal.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,139 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,358 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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P612 OOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P612 OOA, 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 P612 OOA registered?

P612 OOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P612 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 OOA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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