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AEZ 7320

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 7320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,539 miles

Battery warning light on

Exhaust in poor codition

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2022 83,409 miles

Exhaust in poor condition in places

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 83,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 82,896 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 82,896 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to bad engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle broken (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,988 miles

Both rears and o/s/f tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,773 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre have cracks and starting to perish

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,771 miles

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

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre have cracks and starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

the front brake discs inner surfaces are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,459 miles

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

parts of the exhaust are corroded

the front brake discs inside edges are corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,184 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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AEZ 7320 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AEZ 7320, 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 AEZ 7320 registered?

AEZ 7320 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is AEZ 7320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 7320 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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