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PNG 36M

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 36M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 89,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,629 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,419 miles

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

Oil leak.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner treads.

Oil leak.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Spare Tyre soft.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front body anti-vibration bar distorted and mounting damaged.

Oil leak

Plastic Sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 10 May 2012 71,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front body anti-vibration bar distorted and mounting damaged.

Oil leak

Plastic Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,124 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,610 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,758 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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PNG 36M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PNG 36M, 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 PNG 36M registered?

PNG 36M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is PNG 36M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 36M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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