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N168 DVW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 148,824 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 147,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 138,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,338 miles

oil leaks from engine ,gearbox & rear axle

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,144 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,907 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 11 May 2017 114,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,721 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,948 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

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 DVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

N168 DVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N168 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 DVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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