MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH ! Damper Top Mounts Are Splitting (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pedal rubber worn through on one side.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir/Pump (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal rubber worn through on one side.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir/Pump (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both front tyres wearing bald on shoulders.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak from rear axle differential.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner sidewall damage n/s rear tyre ?run flat
parking brake travel long
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
wear o/s front tyre
slight split brake pedal rubber
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
slight damage to n/s/r tyre, may have been run flat
both front indicators starting to show white light
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 FSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 B5 FSL, 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 B5 FSL registered?
B5 FSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is B5 FSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 FSL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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