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N1 HTD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 HTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 128,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 128,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 R16 95W Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 126,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 126,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,377 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,850 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 112,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,522 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 97,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,243 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 86,970 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,742 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 HTD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HTD, 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.

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What year was N1 HTD registered?

N1 HTD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is N1 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 HTD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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