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P99 ENA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 ENA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 84,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside boot floor has corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 82,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 81,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,544 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,302 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,133 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,113 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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P99 ENA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P99 ENA, 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 P99 ENA registered?

P99 ENA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P99 ENA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 ENA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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