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B7 NJK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,149 mi
Last recorded52,149 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrols corroding

metal brake pipeing corroding

play developing in steering

power steering pipes corroding

suspension units corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake hose ferrols corroding

metal brake pipeing corroding

play developing in steering

power steering pipes corroding

suspension units corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion developing on suspension units

Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion developing on suspension units

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,197 miles

light corrosion on brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,197 miles

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

light corrosion on brake discs

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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B7 NJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B7 NJK, 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 B7 NJK registered?

B7 NJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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