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J11177

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11177
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,099 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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J11177 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J11177, 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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How do I check the history of J11177?

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What year was J11177 registered?

J11177 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is J11177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11177 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J11177 have outstanding finance?

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