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P683 NKP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 81,261 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 81,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust duct deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,944 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,700 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,939 miles

Exhaust Middle Section In Poor Condition

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 65,939 miles

Exhaust Middle Section In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,838 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/components,all tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to suspension mounts/components,all tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,247 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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P683 NKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P683 NKP, 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 P683 NKP registered?

P683 NKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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