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D6 PAY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 PAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 97,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 97,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Light corrosion to all underside components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 96,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,779 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,318 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,569 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,142 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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D6 PAY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 D6 PAY, 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 D6 PAY registered?

D6 PAY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is D6 PAY safe to buy?

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