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YIL 3058

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,458 mi
Last recorded74,458 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 3058
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 73,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,219 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,686 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,646 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,894 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,447 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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YIL 3058 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YIL 3058, 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 YIL 3058 registered?

YIL 3058 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is YIL 3058 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 3058 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIL 3058 have outstanding finance?

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