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F10 GUY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 GUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,853 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,911 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 69,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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F10 GUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F10 GUY, 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 F10 GUY registered?

F10 GUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is F10 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 GUY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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