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P704 JHL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,448 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 62,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,094 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 60,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 59,081 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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P704 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P704 JHL, 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 P704 JHL registered?

P704 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P704 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 JHL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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