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N196 DJA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,581 mi
Last recorded56,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 DJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,903 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on centre drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on centre drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,426 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on centre drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on centre drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,450 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,262 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,819 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2.6mm of tread depth

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,728 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,844 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,817 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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N196 DJA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 N196 DJA, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N196 DJA registered?

N196 DJA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N196 DJA safe to buy?

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