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P718 GPA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,143 mi
Last recorded148,143 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 GPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 143,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 143,555 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits side walls 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 143,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre , cracks in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,843 miles

Offside Front side light bulb slightly dull

power steering pipe slightly rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering idler slight play

engine oil leak

engine revs eratic

suspension pipes greased

Pass 24 Oct 2014 141,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 141,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 140,324 miles

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

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

both front road rims damaged on inside

nearside front road rim has had cracks welded

offside rear tyre sidewalls inner and outer slightly perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 140,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front road rims damaged on inside

nearside front road rim has had cracks welded

offside rear tyre sidewalls inner and outer slightly perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 134,669 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight split brake pedal rubber

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 134,548 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight split brake pedal rubber

unable to check door sillscorrectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 129,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads are starting to get low

rear registration plate is starting deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2008 123,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 123,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 115,817 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 109,139 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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P718 GPA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P718 GPA, 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 P718 GPA registered?

P718 GPA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P718 GPA safe to buy?

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