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P787 RYR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,210 mi
Last recorded60,210 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 RYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,210 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,439 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 53,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 52,726 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 52,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 49,855 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 46,100 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,666 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,841 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 29,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 27,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,386 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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P787 RYR 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 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 P787 RYR, 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 P787 RYR registered?

P787 RYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P787 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P787 RYR 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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