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956 DFJ

2023 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

7,824 mi
Last recorded7,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration956 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 7,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,859 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joints have some minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joints have some minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 46,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joints have some minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust joint's leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail.advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust joint/s leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,936 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,583 miles

offside front , nearside front , and nearside rear shockabsorbers damp

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,562 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,815 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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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956 DFJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 956 DFJ, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 956 DFJ registered?

956 DFJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2023.

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