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P804 DAU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing ok.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 79,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 79,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,483 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,884 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,612 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,056 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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P804 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P804 DAU, 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 P804 DAU registered?

P804 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P804 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 DAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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