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N10 WHG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,924 mi
Last recorded121,924 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 WHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 121,924 miles

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

Front all front suspension corroded springs etc

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear all rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded not blowing

front/rear bushes perished

Pass 5 Jun 2023 121,924 miles

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

Front all front suspension components' corroded springs/shocks

Front suspension bushes perished

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

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

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

Rear all rear suspension component's corroded springs/shocks etc

Rear suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 121,924 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded/front bushes perished no movement

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension bushes perishing no movement

Rear rear suspension corroded shocks/springs

exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,924 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage pin/bush worn has slight play

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear covers on underside obscuring components

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 121,924 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage pin/bush worn has slight play

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear covers on underside obscuring components

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 121,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. backwards and forwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine gas test not done due to risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake readings low

Nearside revers lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Dec 2017 121,033 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,141 miles

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,617 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,066 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK--SLIGHT LIFT N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK--SLIGHT LIFT N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,140 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED--BAD OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET

Fail 4 Dec 2012 107,140 miles

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

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED--BAD OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 90,213 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 75,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 70,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 63,570 miles

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

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

all brakes to be inspected,

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 WHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N10 WHG, 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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N10 WHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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