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N300 DMC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,823 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))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater pale (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from NS differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

steering damper weeping

wiper blade smearing

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from NS differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

steering damper weeping

wiper blade smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2018 112,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,193 miles

Back Rear two Seats Has Luggage at Time Of Test

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Differential Has Slightly Mist Of Oil

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Deteriorated

Front Steering Arm Rubber Slightly Damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

coil spring corroded Front Both Side (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Rear Both Side (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,320 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,197 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,279 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake pad lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,286 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,831 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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N300 DMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N300 DMC, 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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N300 DMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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