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N155 FPO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,544 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 56,543 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,464 miles

catalytic converter braking apart inside

front brake pads starting too wear low

off side seat belt starting to fray

parking brake has very little reserve travel

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight play at both front hubs

Pass 11 Dec 2021 54,298 miles

off side rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

catalytic converters breaking apart

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lense missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

catalytic converters breaking apart

off side rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 49,765 miles

front exhaust mount broken

play in near side front hub / steering linkages

screen damage

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,285 miles

centre exhaust section has a slight leak the inner baffles broken apart and the front mount is broken

screen damage

Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust section has a slight leak the inner baffles broken apart and the front mount is broken

screen damage

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,769 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY MISC-F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,766 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY MISC-F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 27 May 2016 41,424 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalytic converters rattling around

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in near side front hub

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,420 miles

catalytic converters rattling around

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in near side front hub

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,786 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 35,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,977 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,771 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 27,608 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,314 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 3,314 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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N155 FPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N155 FPO, 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 N155 FPO registered?

N155 FPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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