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P711 UNS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 74,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 74,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 74,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 74,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,885 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 65,186 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 May 2012 65,186 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 14 May 2011 64,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 63,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,089 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,021 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 UNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 UNS, 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 UNS?

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What year was P711 UNS registered?

P711 UNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P711 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 UNS 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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