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890 TKN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 113,013 miles

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

all suspension componet corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,721 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 112,721 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 111,971 miles

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,947 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,637 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,122 miles

parts off under body under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,225 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,620 miles

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,473 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air intake pipe split

both front tyres have damage to outter walls not to cords

both rear tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt bukle casing damaged not likely to fail under load

various brake pipes been covered by grease

Fail 21 May 2012 99,292 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air intake pipe split missfire at idle

both front tyres have slight damage to outter sidewalls not to cords

both rear tyres worn inner edge not to cords

n/s/r seat belt bukle casing damaged not likely to fail under load

various pipes been covered greased

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,937 miles

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

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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890 TKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 890 TKN, 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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890 TKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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