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P730 FEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,026 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,658 miles

engine covers fitted .

headlight masks fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted .

headlight masks fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,139 miles

engine covers fitted .

front headlights have aim masks fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

number plates look interchangeable .

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,867 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

condition of centre rear exhaust box .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

number plates look inter changeable .

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,867 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

condition of centre rear exhaust box .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

number plates look inter changeable .

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,854 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of nearside front indicator lense .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

number plates look interchangable .

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,854 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of nearside front indicator lense .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

number plates look interchangable .

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,967 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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P730 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P730 FEJ, 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 P730 FEJ registered?

P730 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P730 FEJ safe to buy?

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