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P681 FTA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 78,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,274 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,857 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel have play

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,629 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,622 miles

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both front wheel bearings have play

o/s/f shock is weak

play in idele bush

play in steering box linkage

rear of car was not jacked up due to suspension failure

Pass 20 May 2008 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,595 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P681 FTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P681 FTA, 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 P681 FTA registered?

P681 FTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P681 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 FTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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