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B4 GGG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 70,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 68,500 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011
Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,054 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,858 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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B4 GGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B4 GGG, 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 B4 GGG registered?

B4 GGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is B4 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GGG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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