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P795 GPF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,446 mi
Last recorded56,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 GPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 54,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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P795 GPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P795 GPF, 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 P795 GPF registered?

P795 GPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P795 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P795 GPF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P795 GPF have outstanding finance?

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