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A21 UUN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,024 mi
Last recorded102,024 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 UUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,668 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,233 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,498 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,211 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer heat sheild rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,446 miles

all 4 tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,517 miles

both front top shock absorber mountings 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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A21 UUN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A21 UUN, 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 A21 UUN registered?

A21 UUN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A21 UUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 UUN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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