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2 KKN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,509 mi
Last recorded121,509 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 KKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 121,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 121,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing against tyre (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing against tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 119,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 118,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 118,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 106,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 103,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 99,260 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Trailing arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 85,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 84,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front metal exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,658 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,056 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,442 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,349 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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2 KKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 2 KKN, 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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2 KKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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