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N258 UHO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 UHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,684 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,684 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

used pliers to release handbrake in order to carry out RBT

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,588 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,145 miles

Advise nsf chassis tie rod cotton real mount bonding split unatatched

Advise nsr drive shaft seal slight weep may need attention at a later date

Advise steering box slightly damp in area!

Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

leak from rear diff nearside driveshaft seal

wiper blade smears

Pass 27 Sep 2005 83,534 miles

handbrake close to max travel

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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N258 UHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N258 UHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N258 UHO?

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What year was N258 UHO registered?

N258 UHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N258 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 UHO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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