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J500 SSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,399 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,187 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,304 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Sills cover fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 108,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front w/bearing both sides slight play

both rear tyres show signs of perrishing with cracks withing the tread not deep enough to reach ply cord

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant temp guage indicates cold running.

n/s/f tyre has been fouling inner wing at sometime.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant temp guage indicates cold running.

n/s/f tyre has been fouling inner wing at sometime.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,041 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres are perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

can not see bottom of rear coil springs

n/s/f lower arm bushs are coverd in oil

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

wiper only works on highest speed / dose clear screen when washers actevated

Pass 18 May 2010 98,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 98,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake warning light on dash

screen chipped

steering noisy in operation

wiper first speed inop

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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J500 SSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J500 SSL, 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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J500 SSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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