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G13 AJA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 88,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 88,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 88,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,461 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 86,447 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 86,446 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,011 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,011 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres side walls perished/cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar bracket slightly lose

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished badly

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2019 81,268 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,621 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,044 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 65,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,947 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 50,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,343 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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G13 AJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G13 AJA, 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 G13 AJA registered?

G13 AJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is G13 AJA safe to buy?

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