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J800 THK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,932 mi
Last recorded46,932 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 46,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 45,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,159 miles

main beam not working on flash

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,056 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 26,056 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 23,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,299 miles

front brake pads low,damage to o/s front wheel †

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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J800 THK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J800 THK, 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 J800 THK registered?

J800 THK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is J800 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 THK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J800 THK have outstanding finance?

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