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N10 CGR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 CGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 67,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,461 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,972 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,949 miles

Front brake approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,234 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,806 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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N10 CGR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 N10 CGR, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N10 CGR registered?

N10 CGR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is N10 CGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 CGR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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