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P813 TUB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 TUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,278 miles

Offside transmission coolant system pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside transmission coolant system pipe corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,614 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,056 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 87,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 80,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,577 miles

middle box corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,412 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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P813 TUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P813 TUB, 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 P813 TUB registered?

P813 TUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P813 TUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P813 TUB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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