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P930 PGF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle heavily corrodded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both x4 rear front most control arms heavily corroded but not weakend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both NSF and OSF coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,335 miles

Exhaust centre silencer skin corrored

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 113,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust centre silencer skin corrored

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,121 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play detected in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play detected in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,712 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,618 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

play in steering joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,562 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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P930 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P930 PGF, 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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P930 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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