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N207 FCC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,796 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 May 2018 85,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 11 May 2018 85,438 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 9 May 2017 84,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISORY (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,244 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2016 82,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,994 miles

front lower valance insecure,/ split

front tyres wearing bald on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower valance insecure,/ split

front tyres wearing bald on edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,981 miles

ADVISE brake pads low on n/s/f

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,078 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,568 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing,slight play in n/s steering

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,840 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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N207 FCC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N207 FCC, 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 N207 FCC registered?

N207 FCC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N207 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 FCC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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