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P923 GPE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 33,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior rear view mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,434 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 32,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,488 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 29,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,294 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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P923 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P923 GPE, 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 P923 GPE registered?

P923 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P923 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 GPE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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