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6715 MH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6715 MH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,702 miles

front wiper slightly smearing

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end (dust covers )slightly perished/cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,442 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,515 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,187 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,751 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,004 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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6715 MH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 6715 MH, 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 6715 MH registered?

6715 MH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is 6715 MH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6715 MH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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