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N214 PVL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 114,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 113,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 112,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,538 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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N214 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N214 PVL, 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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How do I check the history of N214 PVL?

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What year was N214 PVL registered?

N214 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N214 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 PVL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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