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P779 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,893 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear upper suspension arm slightly bent

Fail 10 Sep 2014 32,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear upper suspension arm slightly bent

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,551 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,551 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P779 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P779 LLY, 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 P779 LLY registered?

P779 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P779 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 LLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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