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7171 AW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,751 mi
Last recorded108,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7171 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 105,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,153 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,581 miles

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

front dosc pads worn boarder line pass

some corrosion on brake pipes offside rear boarder line pass

some play in nearside steering linkage

wiper poor

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,482 miles

brake pipes corroding some boarder line pass

Pass 3 Jan 2006 85,971 miles

Front pads at 40%

large under engine cover fitted

offside front brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0 mm

plastic sill covers fitted tester unable to make full inspection of the sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes

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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7171 AW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 7171 AW, 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

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What year was 7171 AW registered?

7171 AW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 7171 AW safe to buy?

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