CarVerify

Free Car Check

P930 RBM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 RBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,532 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

slight play nearside steering system

surface corrosion rear subframe / mounting area

Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

slight play nearside steering system

surface corrosion rear subframe / mounting area

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,388 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,167 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,172 miles

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

both no plates deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2008 94,747 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,198 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,348 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 72,804 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P930 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P930 RBM, 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

How do I check the history of P930 RBM?

You can check the full history of P930 RBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P930 RBM registered?

P930 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P930 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 RBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P930 RBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P930 RBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.