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N320 JLX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,742 mi
Last recorded68,742 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,742 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 68,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,128 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2021 68,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,601 miles

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

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

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

both front indicator and offside side repeater slightly discoloured

cuts on outer walls of both front tyres

driver mirrore cover slightly loose

front wiper blade slightly poor wiping

oil around engine

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

some cantre brake light bulbs inopp

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,402 miles

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

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

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

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Fail 5 Oct 2010 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,054 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,712 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf slight play suspention

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,901 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,362 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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N320 JLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N320 JLX, 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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What year was N320 JLX registered?

N320 JLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N320 JLX safe to buy?

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