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J70 TEO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,213 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 86,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lens covered in tape

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,948 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,311 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,106 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 76,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 225.55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,469 miles

advise both front tyres wearing thin on edges

advise centre brake light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,988 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear brake slightly uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,795 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake application uneven

offside rear disc corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,668 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,704 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 64,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,259 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front triangulated stiffeners-central rubber mounts split

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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J70 TEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J70 TEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J70 TEO registered?

J70 TEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J70 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 TEO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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