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P75 HKK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,965 mi
Last recorded138,965 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 138,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,260 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,250 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,824 miles

NAIL IN THE INNER EDGE OF THE N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,824 miles

NAIL IN THE INNER EDGE OF THE N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,118 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,724 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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P75 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P75 HKK, 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 P75 HKK registered?

P75 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P75 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P75 HKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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