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112 AJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration112 AJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,739 miles

Front front side windows tinted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Rear lower arm have cover

Offside Rear Lower Rear lower arm have covers

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 102,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,926 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,119 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,448 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear/perish on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing on inner and outer edges

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,448 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to wear/perish on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing on inner and outer edges

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,256 miles

advise to change side repeater bulbs

corrosion on underbody components

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise to change side repeater bulbs

corrosion on underbody components

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 92,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 86,049 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,168 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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112 AJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 112 AJ, 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 112 AJ registered?

112 AJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is 112 AJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 112 AJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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