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P643 KEC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 118,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 109,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 108,698 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 108,698 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,742 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,531 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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P643 KEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P643 KEC, 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 P643 KEC registered?

P643 KEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P643 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P643 KEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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