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ABW 100F

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,302 mi
Last recorded62,302 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 100F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,209 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,190 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 60,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight leacking steearing box

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,328 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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ABW 100F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 100F, 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 ABW 100F registered?

ABW 100F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is ABW 100F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 100F shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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