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44 FW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 FW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,936 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)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,278 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)

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,118 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,697 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,590 miles

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

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

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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44 FW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 44 FW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 44 FW?

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What year was 44 FW registered?

44 FW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is 44 FW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 FW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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