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N183 FET

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,836 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,599 miles

Rear n/s o/s front wings corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear n/s o/s front wings corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shock absorber upper mountings/dust covers split

eps light on

front coil springs lower coils corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N183 FET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N183 FET, 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 N183 FET registered?

N183 FET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N183 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N183 FET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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