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TIL 8698

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 8698
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,297 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer D bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,779 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint slightly noisy(no play)

Pass 13 May 2011 71,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,558 miles

chip in o/s h-lamp

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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TIL 8698 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TIL 8698, 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 TIL 8698 registered?

TIL 8698 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is TIL 8698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 8698 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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