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P886 AKS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 AKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 51,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 51,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 51,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,957 miles

Front front tyres are 16 years old

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear tyres are 11 years old

Pass 26 May 2016 50,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,661 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,333 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,140 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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P886 AKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P886 AKS, 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

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What year was P886 AKS registered?

P886 AKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P886 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 AKS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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