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P821 LJM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,361 mi
Last recorded144,361 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 LJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 144,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem slightly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem slightly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem slightly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak from gear box sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 142,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 141,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 138,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 138,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,876 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cylinder head leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 107,490 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,369 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 69,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,796 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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P821 LJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P821 LJM, 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 P821 LJM registered?

P821 LJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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