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P774 OAK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,963 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 107,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,504 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 106,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,810 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,810 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 97,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 66,917 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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P774 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P774 OAK, 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 P774 OAK registered?

P774 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P774 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P774 OAK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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