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LIG 9757

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 9757
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,612 miles

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode near rear flexi hose

Pass 12 May 2016 59,609 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,417 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,877 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,877 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,462 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition on inner face.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,216 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,215 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,351 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear bulb holder broken

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear bulb holder broken

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,223 miles

long park brake travel.

r/h mirror - adjustment motor not working.

Pass 15 May 2007 37,157 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,157 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,005 miles

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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LIG 9757 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LIG 9757, 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 LIG 9757 registered?

LIG 9757 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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