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H1 ECC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 87,035 miles

Middle exhaust section out skin corroded and peeled / not blowing

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber strut mount cracking early signs of seperation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber strut mount cracking early signs of seperation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking to both front and rear suspension components / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,003 miles

Rear coil springs rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,796 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,010 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in centres

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,540 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,322 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

slight oil leak n/s engine

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,522 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres tracking out

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,112 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread pattern and are worn on the inside edges

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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H1 ECC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 H1 ECC, 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 H1 ECC registered?

H1 ECC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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