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N100 ODL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 ODL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,739 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 76,737 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO level high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,758 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,853 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,397 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2007
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,579 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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N100 ODL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N100 ODL, 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 N100 ODL registered?

N100 ODL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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