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P9 HEY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,575 mi
Last recorded75,575 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 72,500 miles

Offside Front wing panel corroded

Nearside Front steering idler has some play

Front o/s and n/s suspension top mountings deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,770 miles

Front o/s and n/s suspension top mountings deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroding

front n/s steering idler has some play

Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,770 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroding

front n/s steering idler has some play

Pass 15 May 2019 71,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 71,248 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 70,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,324 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 67,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise rear axle oil leak/slight engine oil leak/exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/both rubber bobbins on sound damper worn

Pass 28 May 2010 66,055 miles

centre silencer casing corroding

Pass 22 May 2009 64,793 miles

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2008 63,121 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall. centre exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 62,170 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front wheels been fouling shock absorbers centre silencer casing corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,133 miles

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

centre box corroded

osr wheel noisy

srs light on

Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,133 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre box corroded

osr wheel noisy

srs light on

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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P9 HEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P9 HEY, 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 P9 HEY registered?

P9 HEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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