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TIA 40

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIA 40
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 75,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension rubber mounting perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides of vehicle, side walls starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 75,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension rubber mounting perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides of vehicle, side walls starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 73,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 71,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,201 miles

both rear tyres low 225/55r16

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,154 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,623 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,541 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,877 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,740 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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TIA 40 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TIA 40, 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 TIA 40 registered?

TIA 40 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is TIA 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIA 40 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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