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123 DEN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 DEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,658 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 78,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Visual leak of petrol from OS rear plastic undertray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,079 miles

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

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,759 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 76,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 74,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 73,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,634 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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123 DEN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 123 DEN, 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 123 DEN registered?

123 DEN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 123 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 DEN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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