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N133 UEC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,113 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,112 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,000 miles

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

outer wings both corroded on front

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,079 miles

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

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

n/s front wing corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 116,249 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 112,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 81,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,086 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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N133 UEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N133 UEC, 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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N133 UEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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