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28 DWN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 51,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 50,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,782 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 49,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 49,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,266 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the treads.

Pass 3 May 2017 47,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,498 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,193 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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28 DWN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 28 DWN, 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 28 DWN registered?

28 DWN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 28 DWN safe to buy?

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