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N311 PYN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 PYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 101,174 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged caseing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Park brake only just met eficiency requirements.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,305 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 91,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,749 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front [steering system] (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt [steering system] (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,736 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play both front [steering system] (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt [steering system] (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,965 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

slight damage/cuts to n/s/r tyre outer side wall --no cords showing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 69,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,924 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 57,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,800 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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N311 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N311 PYN, 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 N311 PYN registered?

N311 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N311 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 PYN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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