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P818 OGT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,633 mi
Last recorded143,633 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 143,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 143,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,729 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 136,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 131,932 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,082 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 123,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 115,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 112,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Cross section stabilizer bars bushes have come adift.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Head lamp washers inop.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Cross section stabilizer bars bushes have come adift.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Head lamp washers inop.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 97,145 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 92,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,618 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight difference in rise and fall of rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,543 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,475 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,160 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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P818 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P818 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 P818 OGT registered?

P818 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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