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P883 DBV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,019 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,110 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,362 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,356 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 87,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,037 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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P883 DBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P883 DBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P883 DBV?

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What year was P883 DBV registered?

P883 DBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P883 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 DBV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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