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J9 RPP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,455 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,448 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge requires tracking 245/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,196 miles

front tyres worn inner edges..o/s/r disc distorted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,153 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to suspension

power steering pipes corrded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,773 miles

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

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,773 miles

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

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,361 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box deterioating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 61,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,470 miles

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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J9 RPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J9 RPP, 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 J9 RPP registered?

J9 RPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J9 RPP safe to buy?

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