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681 MOR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres has cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 65,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,016 miles

Exhaust system, outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2023 60,016 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system, outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,521 miles

Exhaust center section, has corroded outer skin

Underside of vehicle is undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main metal brake pipes corroded at unions under front wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shocks heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected osf brake dust guard corroded and loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

general corrosion under car on all components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,517 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,911 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Front and back (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,865 miles

Exhaust mount partially corroded.

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside front and back (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and back (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,720 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 55,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,111 miles

Oil leak

Automatic transmition fluid pipe slight corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,848 miles

All brake hose ferals corroded

Items in boot at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake hose ferals corroded

Items in boot at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,968 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,781 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,248 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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681 MOR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 681 MOR, 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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681 MOR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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