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N167 TCN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 TCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 90,842 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 90,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,255 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link between nearside track rod assembly and offside track rod assembly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Top to bottom (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,348 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,348 miles

Central Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,175 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,989 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,778 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front disc slight worn

Pass 25 May 2010 58,318 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 May 2010 58,172 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,026 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 57,523 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 4 May 2007 55,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,868 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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N167 TCN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N167 TCN, 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 N167 TCN registered?

N167 TCN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N167 TCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N167 TCN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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