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N142 PVL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,867 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint noisy as if slightly tight, attention recommended

Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,997 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,552 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,042 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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N142 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N142 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N142 PVL?

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What year was N142 PVL registered?

N142 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N142 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 PVL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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