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PKH 198F

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 198F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,328 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,755 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,039 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 127,801 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,115 miles

Central Rear Exhaust center scilencer corroded

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

Offside Front Exhaust bracket loose, causing rattle

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,281 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 119,890 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 118,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,259 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 116,627 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant warning light on

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

side skirt fitted on sills

Fail 2 Jan 2012 115,337 miles

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

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

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

coolant level light on intermitently

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,486 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,794 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PKH 198F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 PKH 198F, 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 PKH 198F registered?

PKH 198F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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