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G5 AMA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 106,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 104,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 88,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,559 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 85,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 68,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 68,440 miles

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

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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G5 AMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G5 AMA, 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 G5 AMA registered?

G5 AMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is G5 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 AMA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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