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N168 AJX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,788 mi
Last recorded74,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,996 miles

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,391 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,499 miles

Exhaust centre corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

General corrosion underneath

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,151 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,222 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 60,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 59,474 miles

Fluid seepage around power steering rack

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Oil level on min mark on dipstick

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre measuring at 2mm, LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm, also slightly soft and slight damage to outer sidewall area (275/35ZR18Y)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre measuring at 2mm, also nail in tread area

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,420 miles

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

nearside rear tyre kerb ring slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,501 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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N168 AJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N168 AJX, 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 N168 AJX registered?

N168 AJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N168 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 AJX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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