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P943 UCW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 87,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,984 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor pan around missing grommets

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,220 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,212 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,510 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,485 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plate in slightly poor condition

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SRS light on

Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SRS light on

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface and chassis corrosoin in places

washers one jet on offside front not working

Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,077 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,077 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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P943 UCW 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 82.6%.

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 P943 UCW, 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 P943 UCW registered?

P943 UCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P943 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 UCW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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