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P761 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2023 107,198 miles

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

Front Body not fully secure front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear differential leaking but excessively

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear floor to wheel arch is starting to corrode. Not in a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,161 miles

Offside boot floor to wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,533 miles

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

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

the exhaust middel box is corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 84,488 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheel bearings

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 May 2006 80,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 79,514 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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P761 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P761 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 P761 HBD registered?

P761 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P761 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 HBD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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