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N262 TAX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 80,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 79,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,347 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 78,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,155 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,321 miles

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Park brake pedal has very low reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,919 miles

Park brake pedal has very low reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2007 56,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,648 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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N262 TAX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N262 TAX, 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 N262 TAX registered?

N262 TAX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 1996.

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