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M10 GOF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 GOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

under trays

Pass 10 May 2006 37,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 23,283 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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M10 GOF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GOF, 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 GOF registered?

M10 GOF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M10 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 GOF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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