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A1 LFV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,665 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 59,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 58,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,912 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm event 225/40R18 92W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm event 225/40R18 92W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,443 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 40,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 40,699 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,886 miles

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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A1 LFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A1 LFV, 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 A1 LFV registered?

A1 LFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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