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J555 LRP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 LRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,553 miles

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,526 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,887 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,453 miles

oil leaks, gearbox and rear diff

tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,080 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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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J555 LRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J555 LRP, 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 J555 LRP registered?

J555 LRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is J555 LRP safe to buy?

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