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1559 F

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1559 F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,831 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,117 miles

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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1559 F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 1559 F, 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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How do I check the history of 1559 F?

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What year was 1559 F registered?

1559 F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 1559 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1559 F shows 7 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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