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682 BUK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration682 BUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,745cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 110,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 109,690 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,416 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,964 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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682 BUK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 682 BUK, 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 682 BUK registered?

682 BUK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is 682 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 682 BUK shows 16 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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