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H10 DNM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 DNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 107,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,439 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded and hanger bracket broken away

Engine oil weeps

Front number plate coming adrift

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

fuel cap seal perished

offside headlamp chipped, holed and has condensation inside it, beam image not affected

supporting bracked around cats corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded and hanger bracket broken away

Engine oil weeps

Front number plate coming adrift

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

fuel cap seal perished

offside headlamp chipped, holed and has condensation inside it, beam image not affected

supporting bracked around cats corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2013 99,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 84,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,343 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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H10 DNM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H10 DNM, 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 H10 DNM registered?

H10 DNM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is H10 DNM safe to buy?

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