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M600 RLH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,297 mi
Last recorded65,297 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,297 miles

Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,184 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,466 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,008 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,871 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,538 miles

front indicators discolouring

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear tyre valves deteriorating

wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,894 miles

steering arm offside ball joint dust cover split

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

suspension warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

steering arm offside ball joint dust cover split

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

suspension warning light on

Pass 28 May 2014 51,512 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

front indicators showing white light

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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M600 RLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M600 RLH, 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 M600 RLH registered?

M600 RLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is M600 RLH safe to buy?

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