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P945 JRA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,808 mi
Last recorded107,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 JRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2018 107,808 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 107,803 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both condensed (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering tight (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,670 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,889 miles

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

Rear Electronic stability system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,111 miles

All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,582 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

wind screen has been repaired

Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,742 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 63,072 miles

1. oil leaks evident on base of engine † †2. both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2006 63,072 miles

1. oil leaks evident on base of engine † †2. both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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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P945 JRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P945 JRA, 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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What year was P945 JRA registered?

P945 JRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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