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JEP 31

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,145 mi
Last recorded106,145 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEP 31
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 106,145 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust, backbox corroded

Transmission pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,449 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,261 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,717 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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JEP 31 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 JEP 31, 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 JEP 31 registered?

JEP 31 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is JEP 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEP 31 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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