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L17 LXR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 128,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 125,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 119,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 112,581 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 112,575 miles

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

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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L17 LXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L17 LXR, 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 L17 LXR registered?

L17 LXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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