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B18 CCV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres perished and side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,540 miles

rusty exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,353 miles

rusty exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,970 miles

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,894 miles

front spring surface rust

rear exhaust corroded

slight play with both front bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,628 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,401 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,286 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,989 miles

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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B18 CCV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B18 CCV, 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 B18 CCV registered?

B18 CCV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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