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N302 XCJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,265 mi
Last recorded106,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 XCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 106,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 106,229 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,649 miles

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

front tyres small cuts in side walls o/s & n/s

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,440 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side steering idler has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,342 miles

offside rear brake pads extreamly low!! advise change before discs are damaged

one rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 100,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 100,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 100,482 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N302 XCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N302 XCJ, 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

How do I check the history of N302 XCJ?

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What year was N302 XCJ registered?

N302 XCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N302 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 XCJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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