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P926 WGS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 WGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,751 miles

vehicle tested with headlamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 120,751 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 119,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 119,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 119,339 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P926 WGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P926 WGS, 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 P926 WGS registered?

P926 WGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P926 WGS safe to buy?

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