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MBZ 4774

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,467 mi
Last recorded44,467 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4774
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 44,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 44,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,284 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 44,284 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 44,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,305 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 42,305 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,135 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and near side rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,252 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Fuel cap o-ring perished

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, more heavily on outter edge

Nearside rear tyre valve perished close to excessive

Offside front tyre valve perished

Offside front tyre worn on both edges, more heavily on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,112 miles

engine oil leak.

o/s/f headlamp damaged light output not reduced at time of test.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 25,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,880 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,843 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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MBZ 4774 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MBZ 4774, 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 MBZ 4774 registered?

MBZ 4774 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is MBZ 4774 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 4774 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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