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F11 HAN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

162,990 mi
Last recorded162,990 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 162,990 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 160,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 158,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 156,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 154,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 153,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 152,103 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 147,916 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 146,702 miles

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 20 Nov 2013 144,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 142,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 135,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 131,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Slight play in steering idler arm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 130,989 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 130,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 127,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 121,557 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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F11 HAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 F11 HAN, 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 F11 HAN registered?

F11 HAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is F11 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 HAN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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