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141 WHT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,473 mi
Last recorded147,473 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration141 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 147,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 143,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,935 miles

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 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 21 Jun 2017 141,113 miles

Differential leaking oil

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 105,218 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm tread and inner edges worn

Pass 15 May 2012 101,651 miles

front tyres very worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 May 2011 98,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,302 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,022 miles

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

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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141 WHT 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 85.7%.

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 141 WHT, 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 141 WHT registered?

141 WHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 141 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 141 WHT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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