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M7 GUV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 GUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,161 miles

Interior rear view mirror insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,833 miles

STICKER IN SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

STONE CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN LESS THAN 10MM

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 52,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,193 miles

power steering pipe from steering box excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,411 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes from steering box are corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,265 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

pas pipe to steering box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M7 GUV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M7 GUV, 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 M7 GUV registered?

M7 GUV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M7 GUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 GUV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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