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P6 CHR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,239 mi
Last recorded124,239 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 124,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 122,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 118,137 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

corrosion both front and nearside front to rear rigid brake pipes

corrosion both rear and nearside front road springs

Pass 30 Apr 2022 116,423 miles

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

Rear Inner Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

alternator housing cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2022 116,422 miles

Nearside Front 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))

alternator housing cracked

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

Rear Inner Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,134 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle box mount missing ? system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear middle box corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s o/s plastic sill covers fitted ay time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,134 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle box mount missing ? system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear middle box corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s o/s plastic sill covers fitted ay time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 112,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 109,986 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 109,986 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 108,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 108,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 106,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 105,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,400 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poly belt cracked

Rear number plate poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2009 98,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poly belt cracked

Rear number plate poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 93,920 miles

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 28 May 2008 93,920 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,597 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 83,195 miles

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

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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P6 CHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P6 CHR, 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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P6 CHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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