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7 SPE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,731 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 104,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 102,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,952 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 90,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 90,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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7 SPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 7 SPE, 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 7 SPE registered?

7 SPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 7 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 SPE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 7 SPE have outstanding finance?

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