MOT Status
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86,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside front tyres have cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside rear tyres have cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All four tires slightly perished/cracking
Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components
Exhaust corroded
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight mist of oil around rear differential
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
Under-tray fitted obscuring some of the components.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chips. (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
Under-tray fitted obscuring some of the components.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chips. (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N265 LGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 N265 LGS, 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 N265 LGS registered?
N265 LGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1996.
Is N265 LGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N265 LGS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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