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KLZ 949

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,098 mi
Last recorded155,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 949
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 155,098 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing device perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2026 155,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap sealing device perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2025 151,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 148,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,015 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,962 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,381 miles

Center exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,929 miles

Center exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 119,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 115,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,380 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 105,379 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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KLZ 949 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KLZ 949, 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 KLZ 949 registered?

KLZ 949 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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