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P92 BJB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 BJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 113,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 109,349 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 109,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,975 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust box corroded

slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 102,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,944 miles

Advise.front pads low,centre exhaust deteriating,rear pads low.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate has slight cracks.

front steering damper has slight leak.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 98,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate has slight cracks.

front steering damper has slight leak.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,114 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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P92 BJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P92 BJB, 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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P92 BJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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