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P639 MDT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 MDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 142,028 miles

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

SOME UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 10 Nov 2025 142,028 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SOME UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Nov 2024 140,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 140,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,196 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 137,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,007 miles

3rd stop lamp not illuminating

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,007 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

3rd stop lamp not illuminating

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,261 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,260 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,752 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,752 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 118,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,226 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 110,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 104,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 95,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 90,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,414 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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P639 MDT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P639 MDT, 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 P639 MDT registered?

P639 MDT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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