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H2 HKK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some suspension pipes rusty

suspension fluid low

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

some suspension pipes rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,806 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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,582 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 99,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,100 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 89,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,967 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,490 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,775 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,128 miles

air pipes in n/s/f wheel arch slightly rusted

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,366 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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H2 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H2 HKK, 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 H2 HKK registered?

H2 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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