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P711 PUA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 PUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 123,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 112,605 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,087 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,690 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,774 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,129 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,519 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,544 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,685 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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P711 PUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P711 PUA, 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

How do I check the history of P711 PUA?

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What year was P711 PUA registered?

P711 PUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P711 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 PUA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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