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N265 LGS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 LGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 86,881 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,114 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,891 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,358 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 81,356 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,663 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 577,761 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,876 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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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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