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N1 BOY

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,393 mi
Last recorded69,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,393 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,186 miles

steering rack damper slight leakage

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 68,353 miles

Front both front tyres showing weathering/cracking outer walls and slight tread wear inner edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 66,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 65,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 64,136 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 62,417 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 61,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 59,378 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,802 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2014 58,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 53,025 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 51,297 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,297 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 50,244 miles

front +rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,338 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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N1 BOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 N1 BOY, 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 29 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 N1 BOY registered?

N1 BOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is N1 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 BOY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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