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J19 GJC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,153 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 72,147 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,094 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

play in steering idlers

Pass 6 May 2022 72,056 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 72,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,948 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 Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,844 miles

Central EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lens broken

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,911 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,599 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,064 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

NSF tyre had a cut in sidewall.

Pass 30 May 2007 49,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,575 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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J19 GJC 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 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J19 GJC, 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 J19 GJC registered?

J19 GJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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