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N193 OGH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 OGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,006 miles

ABS / ESP warning lamp was on when vehicle brought into MOT bay but went out during brake test and remained off. Further inspection recommended .

All tyres 12yr old and perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers obscuring some components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various hydraulic suspension pipes damp with fluid

Pass 28 Oct 2025 108,373 miles

All tyres 11 yr old and perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various hydraulic suspension pipes damp

Fail 8 Oct 2025 108,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 104,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,447 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,137 miles

Headlamp washers are not working

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,686 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,511 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,945 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,500 miles

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

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,807 miles

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn / slight play

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

oil leak fron dif area

rear face of rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,944 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,571 miles

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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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N193 OGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N193 OGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N193 OGH registered?

N193 OGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N193 OGH safe to buy?

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