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CYC 1X

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 47,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,983 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,059 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,067 miles

number plate lettering has honeycomb background/front pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,336 miles

wiper smearing screen/front tyres below on edges/number plate lettering has patterned background

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,579 miles

number plates have patterned backgroung/front brake pads getting low/front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,750 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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CYC 1X is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 CYC 1X, 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 CYC 1X registered?

CYC 1X is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is CYC 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 1X shows 19 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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