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BYO 217T

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 217T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,235 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,160 miles

n/s front flitch panel rusted around drain hole

o/s washer weak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,127 miles

o/s rear fog light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

n/s rear tyre run flat

uneven co reading

Pass 29 Jun 2006 98,008 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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BYO 217T is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYO 217T, 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 BYO 217T registered?

BYO 217T is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is BYO 217T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 217T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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