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K28 OSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 78,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 77,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 75,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,587 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,661 miles

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

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

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

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,446 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2005 30,193 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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K28 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc 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 K28 OSL, 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 K28 OSL registered?

K28 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is K28 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K28 OSL 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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