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N2 REU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,611 mi
Last recorded159,611 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 REU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 159,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 158,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear all suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 157,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 157,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 156,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 150,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 147,294 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 143,201 miles

advise car been standing

week exust pipes

Fail 29 Nov 2017 143,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy end (7.1.4)

car been standing light crossion sub frame reara

Pass 15 Aug 2013 142,925 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,946 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2009 132,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 132,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 128,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 126,566 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear seatbelt buckle

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroding

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 May 2008 126,566 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Damage to nearside rear seatbelt buckle

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2007 116,512 miles

Center exhaust rubber cracking.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Rear brake flexys perished.

Pass 24 May 2006 106,270 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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N2 REU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N2 REU, 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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N2 REU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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