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P704 LJB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,882 mi
Last recorded151,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 LJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - rubber mounts cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 151,469 miles

Nearside Front Fog light and lens broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 150,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 150,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 145,613 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 136,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,137 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,051 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,228 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 98,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,478 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,188 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 77,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,485 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 LJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P704 LJB, 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 LJB registered?

P704 LJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P704 LJB safe to buy?

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