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P810 OGT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,820 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2026 26,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 26,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 26,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,343 miles

front & rear number plates delaminated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,148 miles

paint damage to near side front wheel arch

water marks in front and rear number plates --digits still legible

Fail 8 Dec 2008 23,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall/also tyre cracked and perished around tread area-approaching legal limit 1.7mm-2.08mm

offside front brake pad material getting low

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit -1.7mm trad depth

paint damage to near side front wheel arch

water marks in front and rear number plates --digits still legible

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,551 miles

front & rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,551 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front & rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,489 miles

front brake pad material approx 2/3 worn

rear tyres --tread depth 2 1/2 -3mm

slight fluid leak from steering damper

water marks in front and rear number plates digits still legible

Pass 3 Aug 2005 18,059 miles

rear nearside tyre approaching legal limit

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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P810 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P810 OGT, 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 P810 OGT registered?

P810 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P810 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P810 OGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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