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6308 H

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,322 mi
Last recorded35,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6308 H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 34,578 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,261 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,724 miles

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

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

front reg slightly damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 32,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

front reg slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,104 miles

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

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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,639 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING (SMALL PLAY)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,969 miles

O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING (SMALL PLAY)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,049 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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6308 H is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6308 H, 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 6308 H registered?

6308 H is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is 6308 H safe to buy?

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