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L66 ASW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 ASW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 123,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 123,204 miles

Central Front center drag link arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 119,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,113 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,371 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,323 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion steering/suspension

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 106,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion steering/suspension

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 104,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 102,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 101,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,371 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,356 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness stering damper

noise front suspension not found in test suspect dry lower ball joints

suspect number plates are of illegal design

signs of damage o/s/f inner wing trim not fowling in tets may at speed

Fail 28 Aug 2009 96,356 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

dampness stering damper

noise front suspension not found in test suspect dry lower ball joints

suspect number plates are of illegal design

signs of damage o/s/f inner wing trim not fowling in tets may at speed

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 75,318 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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L66 ASW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L66 ASW, 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 L66 ASW registered?

L66 ASW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is L66 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 ASW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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