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UPV 29

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,224 mi
Last recorded165,224 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPV 29
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 165,224 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 164,486 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Dec 2023 164,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Aug 2021 164,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 161,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount perished (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount persished (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 155,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 148,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

middle exhaust box outer layer deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,459 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box outer layer deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 120,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,592 miles

bothrear tyre worn on inner edges

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,580 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f indicator lens broken-not affecting operation or colour

Pass 9 May 2008 87,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,491 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2006 71,865 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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UPV 29 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UPV 29, 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 UPV 29 registered?

UPV 29 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is UPV 29 safe to buy?

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