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958 KBJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,547 mi
Last recorded44,547 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration958 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,392 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 43,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,871 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,404 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seal on fuel cap slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blade split

Seal on fuel cap slightly perished

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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958 KBJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 958 KBJ, 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 958 KBJ registered?

958 KBJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 958 KBJ safe to buy?

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