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S903 SJN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 SJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,984 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,977 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL 235/45/17/ (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE RIM PROTECTOR DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALLS

WINDSCREEN WASHER LOW WARING LAMP ON

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,436 miles

Nearside Front front tyre perishing on walls

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,537 miles

water leak possible water pump

Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,893 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 57,499 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,383 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,367 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)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,942 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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S903 SJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S903 SJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S903 SJN registered?

S903 SJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S903 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S903 SJN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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