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24 AX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests34 (31 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.2%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 AX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

31 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 48,101 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,498 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,420 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,726 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre surface cracks

Offside Front offside front surface cracks

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,864 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,728 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 16 Jun 2010 62,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,698 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,621 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 53,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 47,502 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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24 AX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.2%.

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 24 AX, 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 24 AX registered?

24 AX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 24 AX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 AX shows 34 tests with a 91.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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