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B6 LYY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,042 mi
Last recorded86,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,042 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 84,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened barr (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,138 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension rusty .

rear suspension corroded .

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,935 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,668 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f fog lamp lense broken

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

various conponents corroding

srs light on

o/s/r tyre various cuts in tread

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

n/s/f tyre dig in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,668 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both cat box's are breaking up inside

front disc'spitted and worn

rear disc's worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 82,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both cat box's are breaking up inside

front disc's pitted and worn

front number plate deteriorated and cracked

rear disc's worn

Pass 1 Mar 2009 81,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

all four shock absorbers are worn

both front tyres have sidewall damage

light stalk is worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,637 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre splitting and cracking up

o/s/r tyre getting low and going out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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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B6 LYY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B6 LYY, 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

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What year was B6 LYY registered?

B6 LYY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is B6 LYY safe to buy?

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