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N29 ERS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing split / corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,091 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,887 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play attention/ adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play attention/ adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,977 miles

Under tray cover fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,348 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,228 miles

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

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

both front indicators starting to go white

Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,603 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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N29 ERS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N29 ERS, 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

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What year was N29 ERS registered?

N29 ERS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N29 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 ERS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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