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P75 MMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 MMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 68,794 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,483 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,483 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,247 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,482 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 MMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P75 MMJ, 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

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What year was P75 MMJ registered?

P75 MMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P75 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P75 MMJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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