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K55 JLT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in n/s/f intermediate drop arm pivot point.

Pass 1 May 2025 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 95,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed could not complete idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,117 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,096 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,096 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 94,699 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,966 miles

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

front exhaust hanger rusted through

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,366 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket rusted through

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,336 miles

Slight leak from right hand front shock absorber

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 77,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,077 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Apr 2011 74,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,141 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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K55 JLT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K55 JLT, 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 K55 JLT registered?

K55 JLT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K55 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 JLT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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