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J30 AUS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 AUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad edges breaking up - advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2017 134,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40R18 ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,797 miles

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

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER S/ WALL BUT NOT REACHING PLY CORDS.. REAR SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING..

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 132,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 131,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,987 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs getting low

nearside front wing mirror glass insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 125,791 miles

REAR VIEW MIRROR ALITTLE LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,399 miles

n/s h/light cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/rtyre has sidewall damage

power steering pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J30 AUS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J30 AUS, 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 J30 AUS registered?

J30 AUS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 1996.

Is J30 AUS safe to buy?

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