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C1 BBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,820 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front components covered in wax-oil / underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2022 69,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front components covered in wax-oil / underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front components heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front components heavily covered in underseal / Waxoil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on wall and width of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Split bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing and shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracks to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,708 miles

slight play near side steering

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,343 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C1 BBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C1 BBD, 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 C1 BBD registered?

C1 BBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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