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N22 REG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

227,758 mi
Last recorded227,758 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 REG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 227,758 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 213,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 201,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 201,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 189,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 177,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 177,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 169,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 164,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 154,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 154,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 143,886 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 123,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 111,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,453 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering pipes corrodeing

spare tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

spare tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 885,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,155 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2006 85,155 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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 REG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 REG, 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 REG registered?

N22 REG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N22 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 REG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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