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341 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

242,677 mi
Last recorded242,677 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration341 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 242,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamps have condensation in side

nearside idler arm bush showing signs of play

reversing lights not working

steering lock not working

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 242,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamps have condensation in side

nearside idler arm bush showing signs of play

reversing lights not working

steering lock not working

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 19 Oct 2018 242,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens damaged and deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens damaged and deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handle broken & can not be released (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s inner (1.1.11 (c))

reversing lights not working

slight play on n/s front steering idler bush

steering lock not working

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 221,860 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 221,256 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 198,952 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 198,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 177,528 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front strut top mounting bushes worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 177,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front strut top mounting bushes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 147,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriated

n/s bonnet catch not locking in closed position

Fail 2 Oct 2014 147,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriated

n/s bonnet catch not locking in closed position

Fail 10 Sep 2013 119,158 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre silencer corroded

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,158 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre silencer corroded

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,418 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section corroded

unable to check rear coil springs fully

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,971 miles

exhaust corroded in places

movement in both sides front hubs

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,341 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,161 miles

both front brake discs scored

customer advised renew both front indicator bulbs

signs of oil engine area

signs of oil g.box area

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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341 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 341 YHN, 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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341 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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