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N239 HWP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 May 2009 73,335 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 70,349 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006

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

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills † †cover under engine

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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N239 HWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N239 HWP, 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 N239 HWP registered?

N239 HWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N239 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 HWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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