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ASZ 320

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,693 mi
Last recorded169,693 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 169,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 169,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 168,684 miles

both front top strut top mountings split

Pass 16 Oct 2020 166,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 164,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 164,243 miles

Both rear coil springs cannot be fully inspected due to suspension setup

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track control arm to steering pivot point (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 164,114 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 164,114 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 164,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 163,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,527 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 162,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 161,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 160,456 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 154,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 146,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 142,953 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 142,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

catalytic convertors broken up and noisey

centre exhaust box corroded

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front tyres worn on both edges and may split open soon

metal brake pipes pitted

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 142,679 miles

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

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

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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ASZ 320 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ASZ 320, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASZ 320?

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What year was ASZ 320 registered?

ASZ 320 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is ASZ 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASZ 320 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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