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N22 JGA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,048 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,814 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,816 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,351 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective small stone chip on glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear end of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres side walls are slightly damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres badly perished and side walls slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,810 miles

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))

all four tyres badly perished

nail in nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,820 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust detereorating

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,715 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,897 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage light misting (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,758 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,790 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,381 miles

MID-SECTION EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,265 miles

STEERING DAMPER WET

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 37,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,036 miles

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

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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N22 JGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 N22 JGA, 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 N22 JGA registered?

N22 JGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N22 JGA safe to buy?

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