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L11 GPB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 82,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 81,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,528 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear differential oil leak

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,817 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,452 miles

n.s. door glass making noise when door open

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,285 miles

handbrake travel getting excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,252 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n.s.f. tyre wall damaged

o.s.f. and n.s.r. tyres worn on edeges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 57,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,106 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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L11 GPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L11 GPB, 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

How do I check the history of L11 GPB?

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What year was L11 GPB registered?

L11 GPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is L11 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 GPB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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