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M10 BOJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,201 mi
Last recorded149,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 149,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 144,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,716 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 130,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,633 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,070 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,478 miles

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

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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M10 BOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M10 BOJ, 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 M10 BOJ registered?

M10 BOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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