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N175 KRF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,915 mi
Last recorded85,915 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 KRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 85,915 miles

General corrosion under body

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from diffrential

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,367 miles

under body covered with underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2025 84,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

under body covered with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r before joint with new pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,055 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear main brake pipe has advanced surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car at edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 78,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,405 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,400 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,987 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,180 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

off side front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,585 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,664 miles

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,822 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,822 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,249 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 48,942 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N175 KRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N175 KRF, 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 N175 KRF registered?

N175 KRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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