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PS 3818

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,056 mi
Last recorded72,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 3818
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,056 miles

various corroded components under car

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 71,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,866 miles

nearside parking brake weak effort

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,265 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre EDGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,547 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,526 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,655 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,356 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,149 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 32,754 miles

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

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

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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PS 3818 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PS 3818, 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 PS 3818 registered?

PS 3818 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is PS 3818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS 3818 shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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