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P702 GMS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,159 mi
Last recorded155,159 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 GMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 155,159 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 154,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 152,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,196 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2020 146,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,845 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint showing signs of wear but no play detected

Pass 19 Mar 2018 143,703 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 141,761 miles

Front centre exhaust silencer corroding

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,367 miles

Oil leak

middle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

middle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2014 139,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 139,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 139,019 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 139,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,316 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,232 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 129,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,509 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 110,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,376 miles

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

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

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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P702 GMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P702 GMS, 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

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What year was P702 GMS registered?

P702 GMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P702 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 GMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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