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B7 DXR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 128,031 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody and suspension component corrosion All

Pass 5 Apr 2025 127,898 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 127,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 127,759 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 127,522 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 127,520 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 127,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 127,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 126,015 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 125,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,453 miles

Minor Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,025 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,228 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,253 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,672 miles

Coolant leak

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

hi-pressure p.a.s. pipe badly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,428 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK-PLATE DAMAGED.

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE PIPES EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Fail 14 Jul 2008

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 85,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,147 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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B7 DXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B7 DXR, 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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B7 DXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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