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M500 AAA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,054 miles

both front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated

both front top shock absorbers rubber mounts perished and slightly deteriorated

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear differential damp with oil

Fail 25 Feb 2025 57,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated

both front top shock absorbers rubber mounts perished and slightly deteriorated

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear differential damp with oil

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,415 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16/95w avon zv5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,490 miles

Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,279 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 22,958 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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M500 AAA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M500 AAA, 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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M500 AAA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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