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N1 FAF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,703 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipes is retained by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 82,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside bonnet latch

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 68,437 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,406 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 FAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N1 FAF, 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 N1 FAF registered?

N1 FAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is N1 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 FAF 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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