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P713 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,261 mi
Last recorded92,261 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED/PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED/PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

transmission oil cooler pipe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 90,601 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre separating between tread cord is visible if opened. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre separating between tread cord visible if opened. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs rusty

o/s/r and front brake hoses perishing

play in front bearings

play in steering idler

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,245 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 52,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P713 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P713 HBD, 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 P713 HBD registered?

P713 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P713 HBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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