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P678 CRB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,160 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,160 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 94,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 94,817 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 94,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 94,786 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes have run out

n/s/r/ tyre on 1.6mm & worn on outer edge

o/s/r/ tyre on wear bars

Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,050 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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P678 CRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P678 CRB, 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

How do I check the history of P678 CRB?

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What year was P678 CRB registered?

P678 CRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P678 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 CRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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