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N1 PPS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 PPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play On th (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,466 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,056 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,378 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 59,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,177 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 PPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPS, 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 N1 PPS registered?

N1 PPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N1 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 PPS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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