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P992 TDX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 TDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 135,148 miles

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,146 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ( floor ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear ( suspension components showing corrosion )

Pass 7 Feb 2024 132,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes and to front flexis corroded but not pitted yet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray holding oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 128,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in 3 places (1.1.11 (c))

roof light warning staying on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,284 miles

Oil leak dripping of engine under tray ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,783 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to suspension due to car being standing (2.4.G.1)

both front wings slight corrosion small hole

Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,476 miles

Discs front lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

O/S/R disc pitted and Scored

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 107,455 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight delamination

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

parking brake travel slightly long

undertray fitted

wiper clearance poor

Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,538 miles

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

drivers seat belt retraction requires slight assistance

n/s steering idler arm has slight play

o/s/f fog lamp glass damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake pedal travel slightly more than service requirements

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,979 miles

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

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

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

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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P992 TDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P992 TDX, 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 P992 TDX registered?

P992 TDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P992 TDX safe to buy?

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