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N15 FLY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,703 mi
Last recorded44,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,182 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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N15 FLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N15 FLY, 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 N15 FLY registered?

N15 FLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N15 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 FLY shows 15 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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